Comments on: Endometrial Biopsy http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:31:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Melissa http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-58397 Melissa Sat, 15 May 2010 00:33:43 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-58397 Oh, lest anyone think I don't know pain, yeah I've broken toes, had two elective abortions as a teen, two miscarriages as an adult that I passed at home (no D&C) delivered two children with nothing, not even an IV! Have awful cramps and huge clots with each period. Had septic bursitis in my knee. OK, not saying this is the worst pain ever, at it's worst probably about as bad as transition in labor at about 8cm - when it starts really getting shitty. Don't appreciate being told this is "normal". Read enough descriptions on here to identify - this procedure is very painful for a lot of people. I am no wimp but have been teary all day. Oh, lest anyone think I don’t know pain, yeah I’ve broken toes, had two elective abortions as a teen, two miscarriages as an adult that I passed at home (no D&C) delivered two children with nothing, not even an IV! Have awful cramps and huge clots with each period. Had septic bursitis in my knee. OK, not saying this is the worst pain ever, at it’s worst probably about as bad as transition in labor at about 8cm – when it starts really getting shitty. Don’t appreciate being told this is “normal”. Read enough descriptions on here to identify – this procedure is very painful for a lot of people. I am no wimp but have been teary all day.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-58396 Melissa Sat, 15 May 2010 00:28:06 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-58396 Am 41, have had three children, two of them without any medication "naturally" one with epidural. I get very heavy periods with lots of cramping, thus am wanting an endometrial ablation. This endometrial biopsy is done beforehand to make sure you are cancer free. This was done during my initial consultation, I took nothing beforehand and was not told anything other than it would be "a bad cramp" a little worse than a pap smear. Holy Shizz! When he gripped the cervix and opened it I broke out in a hot sweat and felt a lot of rectal pressure. When he inserted the pipette and scraped that was a white hot searing pain. Afterwards, pretty typical menstrual like cramps - this was yesterday. But last night and today the burning cervix and dull ache of my uterus was really intense, called today and told it was "normal". Am piggybacking tylenol/motrin around the clock and it never really goes away. Am reconsidering the ablation - this was bad enough. Am 41, have had three children, two of them without any medication “naturally” one with epidural. I get very heavy periods with lots of cramping, thus am wanting an endometrial ablation. This endometrial biopsy is done beforehand to make sure you are cancer free. This was done during my initial consultation, I took nothing beforehand and was not told anything other than it would be “a bad cramp” a little worse than a pap smear. Holy Shizz! When he gripped the cervix and opened it I broke out in a hot sweat and felt a lot of rectal pressure. When he inserted the pipette and scraped that was a white hot searing pain. Afterwards, pretty typical menstrual like cramps – this was yesterday. But last night and today the burning cervix and dull ache of my uterus was really intense, called today and told it was “normal”. Am piggybacking tylenol/motrin around the clock and it never really goes away. Am reconsidering the ablation – this was bad enough.

]]> By: Prudy http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-57953 Prudy Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:01 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-57953 Had my endometrial biopsy done two days ago for irregular menstrual bleeding. I am 53 years old with a large uterus with multiple fibroids. I think my doctor prepared me well. Also reading all these posts has helped me. I took a vicodin and a 2mg valuim prior to the test. I have never had children so I thought it would be uncomfortable. I was on the 5 th day of my period so I was bleeding and she said the procedure could still be done. It did not hurt a bit. Luckily, she did not have to use a teneculum. Thats a forceps that stabilizes the cervix. I had mild cramping that evening. Still bleeding slightly and feeling a little uncomfortable in the vagina. Have taken motrin once or twice since the procedure was done. As long as your doctor premedicates you this test is a walk in the park. Don't worry. Had my endometrial biopsy done two days ago for irregular menstrual bleeding. I am 53 years old with a large uterus with multiple fibroids. I think my doctor prepared me well. Also reading all these posts has helped me. I took a vicodin and a 2mg valuim prior to the test. I have never had children so I thought it would be uncomfortable. I was on the 5 th day of my period so I was bleeding and she said the procedure could still be done. It did not hurt a bit. Luckily, she did not have to use a teneculum. Thats a forceps that stabilizes the cervix. I had mild cramping that evening. Still bleeding slightly and feeling a little uncomfortable in the vagina. Have taken motrin once or twice since the procedure was done. As long as your doctor premedicates you this test is a walk in the park. Don’t worry.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-56434 Nancy Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:42:19 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-56434 I had an endometrial biopsey 15 days ago. It was done in preparation for an ablation for heavy periods. No one warned me that it would be the most excruciating, traumatic experience of my entire life. I have had four children, one miscarriage, a broken foot and a couple of surgeries and absolutely nothing compared to the torture I endured during the biopsey. I left the office sobbing and literally bawled for 10 days. It messed me up emotionally. I have had terrible pain in my groin ever since, I began taking Lortabs a week ago because the cocktails of ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Aleve did nothing. It hurts to walk, sit, drive, and lay down. I feel bloated. I will Never EVER put my legs in the stirrups again and let some monster go up inside of me; I'd rather bleed to death and die. I am terrified that the pain will never go away and I'll never be able to make love with my husband again. The Dr. checked my uterus, overies etc and didn't see anything "wrong". Also checked for infection. Has anyone out there had a similar experience and most of all- Did the pain ever go away? I had an endometrial biopsey 15 days ago. It was done in preparation for an ablation for heavy periods. No one warned me that it would be the most excruciating, traumatic experience of my entire life. I have had four children, one miscarriage, a broken foot and a couple of surgeries and absolutely nothing compared to the torture I endured during the biopsey. I left the office sobbing and literally bawled for 10 days. It messed me up emotionally. I have had terrible pain in my groin ever since, I began taking Lortabs a week ago because the cocktails of ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Aleve did nothing. It hurts to walk, sit, drive, and lay down. I feel bloated. I will Never EVER put my legs in the stirrups again and let some monster go up inside of me; I’d rather bleed to death and die. I am terrified that the pain will never go away and I’ll never be able to make love with my husband again. The Dr. checked my uterus, overies etc and didn’t see anything “wrong”. Also checked for infection.

Has anyone out there had a similar experience and most of all- Did the pain ever go away?

]]> By: mslyricb http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-54922 mslyricb Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:27:55 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-54922 i dont have insurance either and thats the had part. once i pay for the biopy, then comes whatever wrong and how the heck to pay for it... what are polyps? i dont have insurance either and thats the had part. once i pay for the biopy, then comes whatever wrong and how the heck to pay for it… what are polyps?

]]> By: anonymous http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-54864 anonymous Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:10:08 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-54864 I posted on 2/5/09 at 11:11p.m. My result were that I have polyps.I really don't understand this,but the bad thing is I have no insurance...not even Medicaid.Since this procedure I have still been experiencing the abnormal bleed,bad cramps and abnormal menstruation.Some times I skip periods for like three months...other times I have bleeding for two- three weeks.Right now I can't afford to go back for the reccomended D&C.I continue to have bad dreams about this procedure and I am still having panic attacks when I think about how bad it hurted.I don't know what to do between having the bad memories about this procedure and being able to afford the treatment. I posted on 2/5/09 at 11:11p.m.
My result were that I have polyps.I really don’t understand this,but the bad thing is I have no insurance…not even Medicaid.Since this procedure I have still been experiencing the abnormal bleed,bad cramps and abnormal menstruation.Some times I skip periods for like three months…other times I have bleeding for two- three weeks.Right now I can’t afford to go back for the reccomended D&C.I continue to have bad dreams about this procedure and I am still having panic attacks when I think about how bad it hurted.I don’t know what to do between having the bad memories about this procedure and being able to afford the treatment.

]]> By: Tina http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-54607 Tina Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:43:52 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-54607 Hi Everyone, I just had an endometrial biopsy yesterday and I wanted to make sure that I shared my experience. Let me start out by saying that I'm 36 years old, and have always had "perfect periods". Yes, I've been blessed with a 28 day cycle, no cramping, and a very light flow that lasts about 3 days. In 2008 I missed my November period and then in December everything was normal again. Then in November 2009 I missed my November period, and in December it came back with a vengeance. I had my period for over a month. I was getting really worried because this was nothing that I had ever experienced before, so to rule out cancer, etc, my doctor ordered blood work, an ultrasound, and and endometrial biopsy. I about lost it when I found out that I was going to be having the biopsy. When I was 17 I had the most awful experience with a biopsy. I had to have a cervical biopsy due to abnormal cells. My doctor assured me that it would just be a couple of pinches, and then it would be over. Welllllll, lets just say that the instrument that they were using to take these couple of biopsies wasn't sharp enough. They would pinch in, and the instrument would not be sharp enough to take the biopsy. My came with me, and she could hear me screaming in the waiting room. They ended up trying to perform the biopsy about 8-10 times before they got the biopsies that they needed. Needless to say, I was having quite a bit of anxiety about my impending endometrial biopsy. The nurse explained what this would entail on the phone. I was sooo worked up about it. I've talked to many people, friends and co-workers who have had this procedure done and that sure didn't help my worries. Point Blank, they pretty much said that it hurt like hell!!! I started doing more research online and found this site. Wow, that didn't help me either. It seemed like 90% of the posts agreed, that it was a horrible experience. I had major anxiety about the procedure. I did a lot of research on the process so I knew exactly what to expect. I took 800 mg. of Motrin about an hour before the endometrial biopsy. I was hoping for a drip of valium, but no luck. LOL Wow! Was I surprised. No, it wasn't a walk in the park, but it wasn't half as bad as I worked myself up for. It was like a quick period cramp. Anyway, I wanted to share my story. If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer. I know how I felt, and would have loved to have someone with a decent experience to talk to. Good Luck! Hi Everyone,
I just had an endometrial biopsy yesterday and I wanted to make sure that I shared my experience. Let me start out by saying that I’m 36 years old, and have always had “perfect periods”. Yes, I’ve been blessed with a 28 day cycle, no cramping, and a very light flow that lasts about 3 days. In 2008 I missed my November period and then in December everything was normal again. Then in November 2009 I missed my November period, and in December it came back with a vengeance. I had my period for over a month. I was getting really worried because this was nothing that I had ever experienced before, so to rule out cancer, etc, my doctor ordered blood work, an ultrasound, and and endometrial biopsy. I about lost it when I found out that I was going to be having the biopsy. When I was 17 I had the most awful experience with a biopsy. I had to have a cervical biopsy due to abnormal cells. My doctor assured me that it would just be a couple of pinches, and then it would be over. Welllllll, lets just say that the instrument that they were using to take these couple of biopsies wasn’t sharp enough. They would pinch in, and the instrument would not be sharp enough to take the biopsy. My came with me, and she could hear me screaming in the waiting room. They ended up trying to perform the biopsy about 8-10 times before they got the biopsies that they needed. Needless to say, I was having quite a bit of anxiety about my impending endometrial biopsy. The nurse explained what this would entail on the phone. I was sooo worked up about it. I’ve talked to many people, friends and co-workers who have had this procedure done and that sure didn’t help my worries. Point Blank, they pretty much said that it hurt like hell!!! I started doing more research online and found this site. Wow, that didn’t help me either. It seemed like 90% of the posts agreed, that it was a horrible experience. I had major anxiety about the procedure. I did a lot of research on the process so I knew exactly what to expect. I took 800 mg. of Motrin about an hour before the endometrial biopsy. I was hoping for a drip of valium, but no luck. LOL

Wow! Was I surprised. No, it wasn’t a walk in the park, but it wasn’t half as bad as I worked myself up for. It was like a quick period cramp.

Anyway, I wanted to share my story. If anyone has any questions, I’d be happy to answer. I know how I felt, and would have loved to have someone with a decent experience to talk to.

Good Luck!

]]> By: mslyricb http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-54554 mslyricb Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:01:09 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-54554 i had my 3rd and last child by c section a year ago. my periods have been normal my whole life.. then 2 minths ago i started my period and it just kept on going, stopping for a few days and back to bleeding. now ive been bleeding over a month and a half. i did the ultrasound, papsmear and bloodwork, and provera. now she wants to do the biopsy. i dont know how much it costs.. i dont have insurance either :( so ill be paying out of pocket. does anyone know the cost in cash? also, after the biopsy, i havent heard very many ppl talk about the end result other than findings. im interested to know what you ladies were treated for, and treated with as far as the bleeding goes, and also if your bleeding is now under control???? thank you so much ! i had my 3rd and last child by c section a year ago. my periods have been normal my whole life.. then 2 minths ago i started my period and it just kept on going, stopping for a few days and back to bleeding. now ive been bleeding over a month and a half. i did the ultrasound, papsmear and bloodwork, and provera. now she wants to do the biopsy. i dont know how much it costs.. i dont have insurance either :( so ill be paying out of pocket. does anyone know the cost in cash? also, after the biopsy, i havent heard very many ppl talk about the end result other than findings. im interested to know what you ladies were treated for, and treated with as far as the bleeding goes, and also if your bleeding is now under control???? thank you so much !

]]> By: Amber http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-54142 Amber Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:15:25 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-54142 I just had an endo biopsy yesterday. My gynecologist is a very, very nice and gentle woman. She suggested I take 600 mg of Motrin about an hour pre-procedure. I opted to take a Vicodin (left over from a dental procedure) and a .5 mg Xanax (which I specifically requested from my gyno because I tend to have panic attacks when anticipating pain.) If you feel your going to have a hard time don't be afraid to ask your gyno or primary doc for a little more than Motrin! Another suggestion, schedule your biopsy right before or right after your period so that the cervix is still slightly opened. Anyhoo, this is how it went. Up I went in the stirrups and then she used the speculum (duck billed looking thing) to open my cervix. So far, the same discomfort as a routine pelvic. Then she cleansed my cervix with a Betadine (antiseptic) swab. Then comes the "fun" part. She used another instrument to hold the cervix open, the was uncomfortable and kind of a dull sensation. Anyone who's had a pelvic knows what I mean when I say "dull". Then came the part that was supposed to feel "crampy" but to me felt more like a "jabbing" feeling, it was painful, but was over before I could really react. The entire procedure was over in minutes. I was told to lie there for a few minutes just in case of dizziness, lightheadedness, etc. I then was given a pad, told to dress, and sent on my way. I did get a bit light headed and sweaty as I was standing getting my follow-up appt. but after sitting for about 5 minutes that subsided and once again I was on my way. Truly, I got myself all worked up over something that turned out to be not too bad, but everyone takes pain and stressful situations differently. Good luck to all! I just had an endo biopsy yesterday. My gynecologist is a very, very nice and gentle woman. She suggested I take 600 mg of Motrin about an hour pre-procedure. I opted to take a Vicodin (left over from a dental procedure) and a .5 mg Xanax (which I specifically requested from my gyno because I tend to have panic attacks when anticipating pain.) If you feel your going to have a hard time don’t be afraid to ask your gyno or primary doc for a little more than Motrin! Another suggestion, schedule your biopsy right before or right after your period so that the cervix is still slightly opened. Anyhoo, this is how it went. Up I went in the stirrups and then she used the speculum (duck billed looking thing) to open my cervix. So far, the same discomfort as a routine pelvic. Then she cleansed my cervix with a Betadine (antiseptic) swab. Then comes the “fun” part. She used another instrument to hold the cervix open, the was uncomfortable and kind of a dull sensation. Anyone who’s had a pelvic knows what I mean when I say “dull”. Then came the part that was supposed to feel “crampy” but to me felt more like a “jabbing” feeling, it was painful, but was over before I could really react. The entire procedure was over in minutes. I was told to lie there for a few minutes just in case of dizziness, lightheadedness, etc. I then was given a pad, told to dress, and sent on my way. I did get a bit light headed and sweaty as I was standing getting my follow-up appt. but after sitting for about 5 minutes that subsided and once again I was on my way. Truly, I got myself all worked up over something that turned out to be not too bad, but everyone takes pain and stressful situations differently. Good luck to all!

]]> By: Melody P http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy/comment-page-7/#comment-52712 Melody P Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:30:34 +0000 http://www.stirrup-queens.com/test/?p=81#comment-52712 Hi...my tests were all positive..and I'm tired of all this 'crap' yes...so I'm all for having a hysterectomy..I'm not one of those that is even 'iffy' about having one..I want to be done..for GOOD.....I'm sorry you are having such difficulty with your doctor..I have had 'grumpy' doctors in the past..I feel very lucky now that I have this doctor...I'm sorry for all you have been through...haven't they given you pills to try to stop or slow down the bleeding?? I have been on Prover and birth control..it has helped ALOT......I wish you the best!!!! Melody Hi…my tests were all positive..and I’m tired of all this ‘crap’ yes…so I’m all for having a hysterectomy..I’m not one of those that is even ‘iffy’ about having one..I want to be done..for GOOD…..I’m sorry you are having such difficulty with your doctor..I have had ‘grumpy’ doctors in the past..I feel very lucky now that I have this doctor…I’m sorry for all you have been through…haven’t they given you pills to try to stop or slow down the bleeding?? I have been on Prover and birth control..it has helped ALOT……I wish you the best!!!!

Melody

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