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Hysteroscopy results - scared

Jessiejames55
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Hi

this is my first post but hoping to get some reassurance and support. I have one child through ivf (4th attempt), he is now 4 years old and light of my life. In Feb we thought we’d try for a second and we started ivf only to put it on pause when they found polyps. I had a hysterscopy and the polyps removed. The results said I had a ‘mild degree of cytologic atypia’ and tHey they couldn’t rule out ‘endometrial hyperplasia’. They recommended a second biopsy in 6 months. We decided to stop ivf and I have just had the second biopsy where they removed another small polyp. I just received a letter saying my results ‘showed abnormalities that will need to be addressed further’ and inviting me a consultation and an MRI of my pelvis and womb. It’s driving me crazy with worry that they haven’t said what they’ve found in the letter. Is that normal or a sign it’s bad news? My appointment isn’t for another 3 weeks. My partner is away this weekend and I don’t want to worry him whilst he’s away but I’m finding it hard to keep my mind from thinking the worst. Could it have developed into something more sinister in 6 months? 

Thankyou x

 

Thank uou to to anyone who can share their experience 

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    Hi Jesse James I’m afraid I can’t help with answers but just want to offer my support.... I’m in the exact same situation as you at the moment ... I’m worried sick and can’t help but worry .... I phoned the hospital and they put me through to the gynaecologist secretary ... she gave me a little info .... I have abnormal cells and hyperplasia but no idea at what level .... I have been out of my mind with worry .... every little niggle is worrying me so much ....I am at the hospital on Monday morning so I can maybe ask questions for you if that would help .... I know I can’t ask questions personal to you but I know that any sort of answer would be good for me right now.... the secretary did not say anything about me having a MRI but have been reading lots and it seems a lot of women do have to have one at this stage .... all I would think is surlely if something was REALLY  wrong with you they would get you in sooner xxx hope you can settle .... safe to say this has been the longest week of my life xxx

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    Thanks for replying Adele, I’m sorry you too are going through this. Waiting is the worst. I think I’ll call the hospital tomorrow to see if they’ll tell me anymore. I guess the one question I have is how quickly could it have developed. I was fairly relaxed after my first hysterscopy results and had no symptoms before that. However since that procedure ive been having irregular bleeding which makes me worry things could have changed a lot in 6 months. 

    Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope you get the answers you want. Let me know how it goes

    xxx

  • Offline in reply to Jessiejames55

    Morning jesse

    hope you are feeling a bit more settled ... my mind is all over the place again today .... you sound like you have the same worry’s and concerns as I do .... try and have s nice day today ..... I will be asking lots of questions tomorrow... I am making notes as I will no doubt go blank when I get in there .... I will keep you posted .... have a lovely day ... and only google the reliable sites ( nhs and cancer research ) or you will end up driving yourself mad .... big hugs speak tomorrow xxxx

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    Hi, I can only give you some info of what I’ve been through recently. But I’ve been called for an MRI even before biopsy results. An MRI can help diagnose a number of  issues - fibroids, cancer, endometriosis for example. But the waiting is the worst. I’ve been told my biopsy results would take up to 3 weeks but expect to have my MRI before then.. you have my sympathy. The unknown is just awful - I hope it all works out okay for you. I went in for a hysteroscopy on Friday under general anaesthetic as when they tried without it was incredibly painful. During the procedure I ended up with perforated uterus so they kept me in - I was upset as I just wanted to go home, not a stay in hospital but home now, on antibiotics. My notes mention lower uterine lesion so just need to know if it’s cancer or fibroid.. I’m incredibly worried but trying to stay positive. All the best to everyone xx

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    Thank you for sharing your experience and reassurance on the MRI. I’m so sorry there were complications during your hysterscopy- what a nightmare. It’s certainly not a painless procedure. Its hard to not worry. Today I’ve felt so uncomfortable in my lower and higher abdomen that the mind is going crazy. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you x

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