I’m going to be having a hysteroscopy with biopsy in a couple of weeks. I’ve had one before without any pain meds, sedation etc and found it unbearable, so I’ve insisted on sedation this time. I’m unsure what the options are. I was thinking a spinal block as I don’t want a general anaesthetic but I’m incredibly anxious so am not even keen on the spinal block. I had a pacemaker fitted 2 weeks ago (still recovering from this), it was a really terrible experience as I only had a local anaesthetic and was refused sedation. I am very traumatised by that surgery so am dreading being in an operating theatre again. I just want the hysteroscopy over and done with as fast as possible. (I am having to fight the urge to just completely refuse the procedure which would obviously be a stupid thing to do). The most painful part for me was opening my cervix for the camera. On this basis, has anyone ever heard of or have experience of cervical numbing spray? Is this something that could be used? Have I just made this up?? I don’t know whether to phone gynae and enquire or wait for my pre op appointment next week. Any advice appreciated.