would anyone be kind enough to tell me their experiences of hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and biopsy?

[gigglewitch]

oh the joys - I'm having hysteroscopy or possibly laparoscopy in a couple of weeks, no clue what to expect.

DO NOT LOOK AT THE SCREEN, if you are of a sensitive nature. I did. I fainted. I lost control of my bladder. I pissed all over the the little, bald man who was sitting between my legs with my fanjo at his eye level, quietly getting on with his job.

Felt like strong period pain. I'm going back a good 15 years, so might be less painful/uncomfortable ways of doing it now.

Remember - don't look at the screen!

Hi

Had to google to check that I had a hysteroscopy three years ago. Think I was at the straightforward end of the spectrum so no ga or la, was like having a long smear test. Absolutely nothing to report from procedure, no pain to mention during or afterwards.

Treat this as a small bump for those who've had a biopsy too. Hope you're OK gigglewitch? Good luck.

pmsl (unfortunate comment, sorry)

Can't look at screen, am fortunately having it under GA so no worries there. thank goodness for that. They might have to head straight to laparoscopy so they're knocking me out anyways!

Oh, and they gave me a breeze block to stick in my knickers afterwards. Take your own sanitary pad if you don't want to do the Sanny Pad Waddle on your way home.

glad to hear, bosch. ta. am reassured

stoppit doodle, you are making tears run down my face
you really should write the book

umm, searching for someone who's had a [hopefully painless] laparoscopy and / or biopsy...

gigglewitch

May I ask why this has been suggested?.

Forewarned is forearmed....
Laparoscopy is done under GA and is often a day case. Its often done when endometriosis is suspected - this is how it is diagnosed.

You should have a follow up appointment to discuss the lap's findings about a week post op (not before or especially when you are in the recovery room!!). I would ask about this if this has not already been arranged.

The worst thing I found about the lap was the post op pain in the shoulders - CO2 gas is used by the surgeon to get a better view of the organs and that gas travels upwards post op. I found that painkillers helped and took the edge off the pain which lasted for a few hours.

any other questions just ask

you can have a hysterosc. with no pain relief at all, local anaesthetic, or a GA. Laps need a GA obviously (I assume?)

I know someone who has had a hysterosc. with nothing- she said it was like being poked with a stick!

Could they not do the hysterosc. on its own, then the lap later if there is still a problem?

what are they looking for?

I have had both but a few years ago.
Laparoscopy - I have had twice, its quite quick they give you a local anaesthetic. They go up have a look around take a biopsy. Its not comfortable, a bit like when the do a smear, you get a few twinges but I wouldnt say painful. Recovery perfectly fine just bleeding and peroid type cramps for 2/3 days. Oh also they squirt water up you to help them see. The nurse forgot to mention this to me so when I suddenly felt all wet I thought the l.a had made me lose sensation of my bladder I had wet myself. I felt very embarrassed as it was a male docotor with 2 male student docotors. I apologised and they then explained I hadnt.

Laparoscopy - a small incision in your belly button but you have a ga. The worst bit for me was waiting around in the ward all day, I am very impatient. Afterwards a little sleepy from ga, your tummy a little sore from incision but take arina. You can also get pains shooting up into your shoulders afterwards due to gas they put in you to help them see. The best thing to dispel the gas is drinking peppermint tea, but not near the arinca as it will stop it working. Recovery just a couple of days.
Hope everything ok

Sorry the first one was hysteroscopy

thanks ladies. They are still hunting for [more] endometriosis and / or polyps, my endometrium is three times as thick as it should be - though they knew I had endometriosis when I was 21 and told me I wouldn't be likely to have children. Over most of the last 10 years it has been relatively controlled, improving in pregnancy etc - but as my youngest is now 3.5yo it's the longest time my body has been allowed to do its own thing and has obviously gone a bit crazy. They have mentioned cancer of the endometrium but my age is on my side apparently... the biposy is presumably (though I am guessing) to see what the issue actually is or to confirm what they see with their camera. They reckon - and I have absolutely no idea why - that they will have a go at the hysteroscopy, but think they might not be able to see what they want to see so will end up on laparoscopy. It makes little sense to me, but I'd rather be clued up on what it all involves than get any nasty surprises. Had no idea about the water, obv - or the gas, so many thanks for the advice