OT: gyn issue...pain
This is completely off topic, but I'm hoping my October sisters might have some good advice for me!
I started seeing a new gynecologist recently. She was recommended by my family doc, whom I trust. I'm 46 and I mentioned that my periods are irregular. She wanted to do a biopsy - forget exactly what she called it. I figure my periods are irregular because I'm 46, so am not worried at all. She doesn't suspect anything, but wants to rule everything out before treating me further. Also because of the weight loss - she said that excess weight can sometimes hide problems. So...no worries as to what it is, really. I'm 46!
I saw her last Monday for the procedure. She'd given me a pill to place in the vagina, to open up the cervix beforehand. But, apparently, my cervix is quite tight. The pain was unbearable. She opened me up, decided she needed to dilate me further. I didn't keep quiet...her other patients must have heard me in the waiting room! She managed to get a sample, but it was too small. By this time I had screamed for her to STOP, and she did. Now she plans to do a d&c and hysteroscopy while I am under anesthesia.
My period had just stopped before the procedure, but I began to bleed again the day of, before the procedure. She'd explained it was the medication that would do that. I bled for a few days after and am still spotting a little bit. Yesterday, I walked about seven miles. Last night, I began to feel what felt like menstrual cramps, but eventually became about 100000 times worse than the worst cramps I've ever had. Before the night was over, I'd taken three Percoset just to take the edge off the pain. I'm feeling a bit of pain today, though nothing like last night, and am taking it fairly easy, doing some housework and laundry.
Anyone ever experience this? Know what might be going on? When/if I should take this to an e.r.?
Lisa,
Because I had a hysterectomy at age 30, some of my recollection may be slightly vague. But I do recall a similar test, but I was lucky and fainted. The doctor was looking for irregular cells. I think he found his way to China though.
My cycle was NEVER regular, from age 10 when I began to menstruate. So, I'm probably not a good comparison. The multitude of doctors I saw never figured out the problem. They did enough D&C's on me to pay their way through medical school. Maybe with todays technology they would have answers.
about the pain - if it gets bad, don't hesitate to be seen. You are smart to take it easy, but don't ignore anything. Pain is often a signal that something is not right. Let a doctor make that determination.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Annette
I think you might be describing an endometrial biopsy. I had one last visit. Done in the office. No prep. They said you might feel a little tug when we get the biopsy. Well, my uterus clamped down so hard as soon as that little wire hit it. Yikes....a little tug...ok uh huh. I cramped all day and the next. And had some bleeding. Sounds like you had some pretty severe pain. If it continues it could be a sign of something more serious.
Lauri
Oh yes!! I do know what you experienced. I wasn't as nice as you. I screamed at the doctor using profanity. I was in my late 30's at the time. I couldn't walk afterwards I hurt so badly. My regular gyn told me that he would have done it under anesthesia. I had seen his partner as he wasn't in town at the time.
You had an endometrial biopsy. They do it partially to determine if you are in menapause. It's a shame as it can also be checked with a blood test now. I am really sorry you had such an awful experience. If you are still expereincing pain, see a doctor at the er or this one. Don't put it off.
Hope you feel better soon.
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