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Is a Hysteroscopy always awful?

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Hello, 

I am going in for a hysteroscopy tomorrow afternoon, after irregular vascularities of my uterus were found on my ultrasound. 
 

I have the choice of an outpatient hysteroscopy tomorrow, or one under GA in 2-3 months time. 
 

I assumed outpatient would be fine, but having read a few experiences online, I am now terrified. I'm very tempted to just wait for the GA. But that would be completely unnecessary if actually the procedure is not so bad. 
 

Have you had a hysteroscopy and if so, please could you share your experience with me. 

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    Hi there,

    I hope all went well.  I had an endometrial biopsy and then a full hysteroscopy last year.  I was really worried about it and like an idiot googled.  There are some horror stories out there of people being in agony and having to have a general anaesthetic.  That wasn't my experience at all thankfully.  It was uncomfortable but I can't say it was a painful experience.  I think the Dr injected my cervix with local first which must have done the trick.  For anyone due to have one, try to relax and dont worry too much, it was no more uncomfortable than a smear for me and I'm also a complete wimp with pain!

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    Hi there,

    I hope all went well.  I had an endometrial biopsy and then a full hysteroscopy last year.  I was really worried about it and like an idiot googled.  There are some horror stories out there of people being in agony and having to have a general anaesthetic.  That wasn't my experience at all thankfully.  It was uncomfortable but I can't say it was a painful experience.  I think the Dr injected my cervix with local first which must have done the trick.  For anyone due to have one, try to relax and dont worry too much, it was no more uncomfortable than a smear for me and I'm also a complete wimp with pain!

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