Hello. I went today 

They took a biopsy and now I've been booked for a urgent scan on Friday morning.

They were lovely with me, try not to worry. The wait in the waiting room was long, over an hour. Take some earphones so you can watch netflix or something on your phone. I got called in, sat down at the desk and got asked a few questions. General stuff like how many kids I've had, questions about periods ect

Then I was sent behind a screen and stripped my bottom half. Then I was asked to sit in a chair and put my legs over 2 rests. The chair went up and back a bit. It was alot more comfy than laying flat on a hard surface like when you have a smear done. There were 2 ladies with me. One doing the biopsy and the other passing her things and reasuring me. 

Then I went back behind the screen to get dressed. There were tissues and pads to use. Take your own pad incase your hospital is different. 

I'm getting cramping now, ive had ibroprofen. and Im bleeding a bit. I was told not to have sex. Not that I feel like it anyway!! Haha! And to have a shower instead of a bath. Not sure how long for. Till the bleeding stops maybe, I didn't ask. 

I hope this helps. And obviously this is just my experience. It might be different for you Good, ive seen on some posts that they don't always do a biopsy. Sometimes they are just happy with what they see on examination. Good luck for your appointment xx

Hi Sezra

My gynecologist told me I would have to have a biopsy after having suspected cervical cancer symptoms. As I have a low pain threshold and and won't have anything invasive due to personal past experiences, I asked if there was an alternative. She said no, I must have a biopsy. I specifically asked if I could have an MRI scan or CT scan instead, but she said no again. As it seemed I had no choice, I reluctantly asked if I could have a general anaesthetic so at least I would be unaware of what was going on. She said I could, so I did.

I have my diagnosis now, but unbelievably she said she needs more information and I have to have an  MRI, CTPET and normal CT scans! I have the results of my MRI now, which is the reason I have my diagnosis. I'm having my CT and CTPET scan soon. I'm really annoyed that she wouldn't let me have the scans in the first place. When I asked her why, she said I would have also have had to have a biopsy as well at some point so wanted to get that done first.

After the minor biopsy op. I felt a bit sore,  having a wee stung a bit the first couple of times and I had period type pain with some bleeding for a few days.

Wishing you all the best. xx

Hello FuzzyAnne,

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm sorry you had to go threw that I'd of thought they would be understanding and able to do your scans first. I have PTSD so regularly have to tell people at appointments I do so they can be aware and make reasonable adjustments when possible so I can understand your upset and frustration, especially at such a difficult appointment for everyone and it can be made worse due to past experiences.

I hope you are ok! 

Thank you so much for the information on the wee after I suffer with kidney problems and would presume I needed my kidney medication but I know now that it could be the biopsy so that is very helpful to know.

Thank you so much for your reply.:happy:

I have my appointment booked for tomorrow morning now I just want it over with so I can have some answers quickly. 

Hello FuzzyAnne,

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm sorry you had to go threw that I'd of thought they would be understanding and able to do your scans first. I have PTSD so regularly have to tell people at appointments I do so they can be aware and make reasonable adjustments when possible so I can understand your upset and frustration, especially at such a difficult appointment for everyone and it can be made worse due to past experiences.

I hope you are ok! 

Thank you so much for the information on the wee after I suffer with kidney problems and would presume I needed my kidney medication but I know now that it could be the biopsy so that is very helpful to know.

Thank you so much for your reply.:happy:

I have my appointment booked for tomorrow morning now I just want it over with so I can have some answers quickly.