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I had slight spotting 33 years after menopause (I’m 68) so was sent to hospital for a check. They found a polyp but couldn’t remove it there and then because my endometrial lining was at 20.22 instead of 4 so the consultant couldn’t insert the instrument.  She referred me for a removal of the polyp and a biopsy under general anaesthetic, got me to sign a consent form for them to do what ever is necessary and said as I was being ushered out of the room, “the womb is an overrated organ anyway!”. I’m terrified what’s going to happen under general anaesthetic! Can cancer cells be diagnosed without a biopsy first or is this just a “while we are in there let’s do a hysterectomy wether it’s needed or not? I can’t find anyone to ask and I’m scared.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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