Thickened Endometrium

[Swissroll12]

Hi , I’ve been on HRT for 6 years which hasn’t been easy trying to find the correct dose which is still ongoing reducing my patch from 75 to cutting to 62.5 and 200 Utrogestan with the advice of my menopause Dr
Each time I’ve had slight spotting which has only lasted a couple of days Ive had to have pelvic scans

Last year I had spotting and my lining was 5.3 I spoke to a Gynaecologist after the scan and she said it was ok although it should be 4mm.

Then about 6 weeks ago odd spotting again I had a pelvic scan today and the lining is 5 but the lady said she’s sending a referral to Gynaecology.
I know that it’s going to be suggested that I have a hysteroscopy which I’m petrified about .

Has anyone been through this? Any advice please

I had to write down my questions as they always leave my brain in a consultation setting! I would definitely ask for the gel as a minimum. It doesn’t hurt at all when applied.

I had some period type pain yesterday and some very very slight period type pain today, but was warned that might be the case as I had a coil fitted. I was exhausted last night but that was due to the not sleeping in the run up to the hysteroscopy and then the relief that it was over. Otherwise I am absolutely fine.
Do you have someone to go with you? If you are driving and have had Penthrox, you have to wait for an hour before you can drive.

Ah, makes sense, thank you. Knowing what I know, I really wouldn't have liked to think of her going through it awake, to be honest.

Aw bless you , I’m glad that it’s over for you and the results are ok . The hospital I’m going to does offer Gas and air and I’ll ask for the gel
Im dreading it so much and like you not sleeping properly I can’t think of anything else at the moment . I’m praying the thickening isn’t anything to worry about but that worries me too .
I’m also writing down questions about my HRT I don’t want to be pushed into a corner or caught off guard . My husband is coming with me

On the day of the procedures then only the anaesthetist bothered to come see me. Gynae consultant who apparently was meant to be doing the procedure and see me beforehand didn’t actually bother. They need to get better with their fob offs and bullshit as l just see right through them 🤣

@Swissroll12 I hope things have gone okay this week.

Hi I have been reading your comments.i am going through the same thing as you,just waiting for hospital appointment.please update if you don’t mind on how you got on.xxx

Hi , I went for the Procedure my blood pressure shot up and my nerves were through the roof the consultant took one look at me and said I’d be better off with a GA as my anxiety was high as was my blood pressure she also mentioned that because Ive had a C section she might find it hard to do the procedure and I would find it very painful I walked out of there so disappointed as I had prepared myself for it.

I’ve got my reasons for not wanting a GA which I don’t what to go into so I’m now looking at going privately a private consultant that I found understands my concerns and he’s willing to try and do it with a local injection the hospital would only provide gas & air

The consultant at the NHS hospital said an injection can’t go up far enough and I’d still feel pain atm time is going by and I just want this done as I am worried the thickening could be something minor or it could be serious I’ve just had enough .

I had a GA for mine and it was absolutely fine. It is a very light version as you are only under for about 20 minutes. I walked to the operating theatre then woke up in the recovery room where I stayed for an hour then went home. I felt totally normal, I think because the GA was so light.

A friend of mine has had 3 attempts, one with the injection, and they couldn't get in at all. If they can't get in I think no amount of breathing or relaxation techniques will help as it's a physical thing and they have to manually open your cervix. The consultant told me she refuses to do hysteroscopy without a GA.

It's often the same consultant if you go private. I had my hysteroscopy with the same person my friend had but in a private hospital.

I’m sorry this has been so difficult OP. However I note your experience does evidence that pain IS being taken seriously and women’s fears are listened to. All the best with getting the examination soon.