I didn't find the actual hysteroscopy any worse than having a smear - rather uncomfortable but not painful. I had been told to take painkillers before my appointment. You basically have to remove clothing from lower body and then sit in a chair which has two separate footrests and the chair lifts you into position. I had a nurse beside me the whole time checking I was ok. I was told that gas and air were available if at any time I wanted them. Afterwards I did have some cramping and some spotting. I was told to rest as much as possible for 24 hours - 'lie on the sofa and lift nothing heavier than the remote'. The slight ache and cramping had gone within 48 hours. I had biopsies taken but no polyps or anything removed.  Good luck tomorrow. If you manage smears without a lot of pain, you should be fine

I didn't find the actual hysteroscopy any worse than having a smear - rather uncomfortable but not painful. I had been told to take painkillers before my appointment. You basically have to remove clothing from lower body and then sit in a chair which has two separate footrests and the chair lifts you into position. I had a nurse beside me the whole time checking I was ok. I was told that gas and air were available if at any time I wanted them. Afterwards I did have some cramping and some spotting. I was told to rest as much as possible for 24 hours - 'lie on the sofa and lift nothing heavier than the remote'. The slight ache and cramping had gone within 48 hours. I had biopsies taken but no polyps or anything removed.  Good luck tomorrow. If you manage smears without a lot of pain, you should be fine