Hi all

I am new to the site and following some irregular, painful and ongoing (still ongoing) bleeding I was referred to a gynaecologist. I have been on HRT (bio-identical) for 5 years so have regular scans to check you womb lining. I had one only 8 weeks ago which seemed to be find. Lining of endometrium was 3mm. 

Gynacologist was very reassuring but referred me for another scan which was not quite so healthy. Womb lining has increased to 8mm. He thinks it's most likely an imbalance in the HRT (maybe I'm a bit forgetful with it) but says I need to have a hysteroscopy and obviously they are looking to hopefully rule out endometrial cancer. I am trying not to panic about it but I suffer actute health anxiety so want to get it done asap. Gynae said he can squeeze it in this Friday but that will be without sedation.

I'm generally pretty stoic but I seem to have menstual like cramps all the time at the moment and the idea of anyone sticking a scope up right now there fills me with dread. I also am very prone tp panic attacks. The idea of not knowing what I'm dealing with though is equally difficult. I can hardly sleep, work, eat etc for worry.

He said he would do it under anaesthetic but that is likely to be after Christmas.

I wondere dif anyone could share their experience of a hysteroscopy - many people say it is dreadful. I don't like smears much and I recall a colposcopy about 20 years ago leaving me emotionally traumatised. I'd apporeciate any thoughts on whether I should just be brave and go for it or wait and get put to sleep.

I had open heart surgery this year and frankly this is terrifying me more.

I'd be so grateful for any words of wisdom