I had a cervical and womb biopsy 9 days ago. I was referred by my doctor, had my appointment scheduled. I didn't have a clue what to expect, when I asked they said 'it will just be a consultation, you may have some tests done. To end up with my legs in stirrups, and a live view of my insides next to me was slightly unexpected to say the least. I still didn't know I was having a biopsy done, I thought they were just looking. They then said we're just going to use this, you might feel a bit of a pinch. A pinch??? I'm very good at sitting through things and gritting my teeth.. But sorry to say I've never felt anything like it. I was asked to cough everytime they needed to scrape, I was in tears I felt very weak to even cough properly. I couldn't control myself. My legs were shaking, I accidentally looked at the camera to see gushes of blood. Midway I was overcome with stomach cramps I've never experienced in my life. I was in total shock, I was shaking, couldn't walk properly. It wasn't until after did they explain what they had just put me through. I had to see the consultant again after, she was talking to me like I hadn't just been through what felt like a horror movie!! Now I know this is all for the greater good and for my health, but even now, I'm still in pain and every wave of pain takes me back to.. that! I have just had a meltdown because I'm in so much pain with my stomach and insides, sharp and twisting pains, also bleeding quite heavy.. it's making me think about the pain and shock i went through. I wasn't prepared for any of it. I wasn't even sat down to say this is what we're going to do. I can't help but think how traumatising this is for some people. I then had to drive home in pain, I felt so weak and kept crying. Come on, we deserve better than that :(
