Endometrial biopsy

[dum]

I'm going to have endometrial biopsy because of irregular spotting. The doc said it'll be uncomfortable because I've never given birth. Anyone in my situation and had endometrial biopsy? Was it unbearably painful like the WORST period cramp?  I'm advised to take 4x200mg motrin. Thanks

[Mari21763]

I just got back to work after my biopsy.  I have a very high pain tolerance I go to work with wicked cramps and migraines and even right after two root canals.  This was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life.   I yelled on the table and I never do anything like that.  I took TWO, yes TWO vicoprofin and two motrin TOGETHER 2 hours prior, it did as much as drinking a glass of water! I would never do that again.  I now need an SIS, anyone know if it is as painful?  My doc said yes, since I have no biological children. Mari

[jojo15501]

Thank You for your sensibility ! I think anyone will feel the procedure, but pre-medicate, relax, and release resistance. If you clamp down...the doctor has to work harder against the tense tissues !

[Tyresha]

I am 28 years old, I have no children, I'm schedule to have a Endometrail Biopsy on the 15th of December, I'm not going to lie I'm scared. I don't like anything where I don't really know the outcome. I want to have children one day and I'm afraid that this will cause me not to be able to conceive. I know women go through these sorth of things everyday, but I'm really scared of the outcome. If some of you don't mind and if I'm not being to personal can some of you share your results. Thank You so much for your help

[Suzanne1974]

I had a very painful and traumatic biopsy today.

It would have been so nice to have had a warning that for most women it's not a big deal but for some women it is terrible.

I relate to a lot of these stories. Thanks for sharing them. It's helping me heal emotionally.

Do you think the pain might not be due to the woman but due to the doctors making mistakes?

[shellewill]

Shame on you who give horror stories to those seeking comfort.  I have spoken to many nurses to be advised as to the truth good or bad about the pain of an endometrial biopsy.  They all said that it is like a rough pap smear, and that the pain is not really a big deal.  I was so scared to go for mine after I had read all of these posts.  I am glad I trusted all of my nurse friends, some of which assist with this procedure and some of which have experienced it.  I took 800 ml of ibuprofin and because I was so scared, I got some ativan from my Dr and took this all 1 hour before the procedure.  It was just like a pap smear but took a few minutes longer and when she took the samples, I could feel the cramping pain but it was tolerable and short lived.  I had no bleeding and no cramping from the time I sat up and the procedure was over.  I know that this is probably different for all patients, but for the most of us, it is nothing to lose any sleep over.  I hope this helps.  I am 52 years old and have heavy bleeding coming off of the birth control pill and an US found my lining of my uterus very thick.  So Hopefully my results will just prove this is some effect of menopause.

[hextraordinary13]

B.S it's "like a rough PAP smear."  Absolute B.S!  It was the WORST pain I've ever experienced in my life.  I am a chronic pain sufferer, a cancer survivor, and have an obscenely high pain tolerance.  I wanted to murder my gynecologist both during and after this procedure because I was in so much pain.  Never did she mention that it would be painful.  She ambushed me during what was *supposed* to be a pre-op consultation for a PAP Smear that I was NOT due to have done and then SNUCK in the Endometrial biopsy while I still had the speculum inside me.  I am FURIOUS and will be contacting the head of gynecology as I was NOT informed of how painful this would be.  I have fibromyalgia and PTSD.  This entire procedure left me feeling violated and I will NEVER trust my gynecologist again.  I will be finding someone ELSE who is at least HONEST about the pain -- but I am NEVER letting anyone do this to me again -- with or WITHOUT anesthesia.

[SM30]

I had an endometrial biopsy for the first time today. The purpose was to rule out uterine cancer, and I now have to wait about a week for results. I am 30 years old, and I've had one pregnancy/birth with my daughter, now 5 years old. I had researched how other women responded to the procedure, and since the reactions range from mild discomfort to terrible pain, I was quite scared. I asked my dr to prescribe a painkiller and an anti-axiety pill, and she did without hesitation. I took two vicodin tablets and one zanex an hour prior to the appt. The procedure was painful, but the pain was very brief, about 30 seconds or less. I'm assuming the drug cocktail helped a good deal. In my case, the pain was not as intense or as long as I had prepared myself for. Just another note though, I was menstruating at the time, which my dr says helps, because one's cervix is naturally a bit dilated during menstruation, making it easier to insert the necessary instrument. To those facing this procedure, I would recommend discussing any fears you have with your dr and asking for a pain and/or anxiety prescription if you feel you need it. I would also recommend trying to time the test to coincide with your period (unless the test is being done as part of IVF treatment, in which case the test prob. can't be done during your period.) I would also suggest having a friend or family member in the room with you for support. My husband came and held my hand the whole time, and it was immensely comforting to have that support. My heart goes out to all of you who have had truly horrific experiences with this test. I  can only imagine how traumatic that must be, and I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering. I know that every person's body responds differently to pain, and while some women find the test unspeakably painful, I just want women to know that for some women, this test is not unbearable, and you may be able to lesson the pain of your own experience by asking for strong pain relief and bringing a supportive person with you. I hope that more dr's begin to realize the physical and emotional pain that can be caused by this test, so that more women are given pain management options beyond taking a few advil in advance and not left traumatized later wondering why they were not warned about how much pain some women experience. Know your options, and discuss them with your dr. Much love and support to women everywhere facing this test and the uncertainty of the results that follow it.