Hi , I would ring the nurse practitioner first thing tomorrow and ask her to look into it for you ,she can liaise with the consultant if needed . Good luck x Let us know how you get on x

Thank you for your kind and helpful reply. I don’t know if there is a nurse practitioner at my local health centre but I will definitely contact the surgery in the morning. I never go to the doctor normally. This is all new to me, and very frightening. 

Hi Willow , if you ring the hospital , not your surgery and ask for the nurse practitioner for gynaecology , they should be able to put you through . Have your NHS or hospital number to hand x

Hello, and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand how unsettling it can be when you don't feel that you have had all your questions answered and you don't quite know what to expect.

It would be reasonable to see if you could have another conversation so that you can talk it all through with your gynaecologist. Give the secretary a ring and ask if you can have another conversation. You could also see if you can chat with your GP as the hospital should be writing to let them know about your planned surgery.

Often doctors can't know what surgery they need to do until they have looked at the area under general anaesthetic. They sometimes need to prepare you just in case they need to do further surgery.

As they were unable to do a biopsy and this had to be done under general anaesthetic they can get more of an idea when they see the area more clearly. Try and write down a list of your concerns so you can through it all with either the gynaecologist or your GP. 

I hope this helps. if you would like to ring and speak to one of the helpline nurses then you are very welcome to do so. Our helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

All the best,

Catherine