Hi there. I am a post menopausal woman. I have had occasional light streaking of blood - similar to when i first started my periods. I discussed this with my gp last june 2021 and was told i would be referred for gynae appointment. i din't hear anything so assumed the pandemic was the cause. Recently i have developed constant soreness in my abdomen/pelvic region.I was discussing this with gp and asked could it be a gynaecologial issue.I told her i was waiting for an appointment since last june and she straight away said that i should have been seen within two weeks and on looking at my file said i had been mistakenly put through as a routine referral.Another referral has now been done.I understand at that appointment various things will be done. Can i ask for this to be done under general anaesthetic as i have found the pap smears that i have oone to be extremely painful and don't think i could tolerate anything that lasts longer than a pap smear.Can i get it done under a general ? im naturally worried and angry that whateer it is has been able to run amok for 9 months.I know these tst need to be done and consider myself to have a good pain threshold - however i am so worried about a painful proceedure.Many thanks in advance for any advice/information. i live i North Wales.
