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I'm 54 years old. Had not had a period in 2 years. Then started a massive period. So went to Obgyn.  Had  Altra sound, my uterus lining was 12mm. To rule out cancer needed a Endometrial biopsy. I thought nothing of it. Must be like a pap smear, right?  Now keep in mind I have a very high tolerance of pain. Broken ribs, broken ankle, 6000 pound trailer fell on my foot and more. Sure all that hurts but nothing I can't handle. Then the biopsy. The WORST PAIN I have ever experienced in my life. Felt like my insides were being gouged out with a knife. I started off cursing and at the end was crying & screaming for Jesus. I asked OMG what was that?  I was told for some women this is very painful and others not much painful at all. They said those that have had children usually do better on the pain level because of dialation..etc. she said the biopsy can be more painful then birthing of children but only for a couple minutes. Before this biopsy doc said this may feel a little crampy. Not !! I thought I'm going to pass out from this pain. I should have known something was up when kept looking for different tools when the normal ones were not going to work. I don't wish this pain on my worst enemy. Again, all women are different and this biopsy may not be that bad for some women. But for others it is horrible & not because we can't handle pain. After leaving or say escaping the barbaric torture. I was still in some pain for about 4 hours in my uterus, back & neck. Ibeprophren & heating pad worked for me. I understand this had to be done to check for cancer..etc. but wish I had known how painful it might be or some kind of pain medications prior to this procedure. Good luck. My spelling & grammar not all that great. My apologies. But really needed to let others know and able to vent.

Thank you, Tracy! I just had a biopsy, too, and it was excruciating. I was literally trying to sing loudly and made the nurse assistant hold my hand so that I could squeeze it. And in the end, the provider wasn’t sure she got enough sample. So I might have to do it again! They’re going to have to knock me out if I do it again. There is no way I would do it again without massive numbing or painkillers. Women should be told about this. It is NOT like a Pap smear. It is torture.
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40 year old mother of 4 here, including a set of twins. I just experienced the same biopsy, and it was the worst pain I’ve experienced, and broke my fibula in 2 spots, walked into the ER on it, that was less painful. They prefaced with “a pinch and some cramping” but that was not what it feels like. It is literal torture. They are negligent in the way that they minimize what the experience will be like. I sat in the parking lot in tears trembling for 20 minutes before I was capable of driving and had to lay in bed for the remainder of the day. It triggered my menstrual cycle, then I missed the following month, and hasn’t been right since. I have a tilted cervix and the doctor also argued that a tilted cervix isn’t a real thing, and it moves around, so I am hesitant to ever return. I should’ve left and rescheduled with my normal OB and not seen that one. Love and learn. Please, advocate for yourself, if something feels off, leave, reschedule, speak up, don’t allow them to brutalize you.
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I'm sorry you all had to endure that but I'm relieved I'm not the only one. I too felt it was the worst pain in my entire life. Like what torture might feel like. I'll never have one again. Ever.
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That's how I felt too. Like it was torture and I was told it would be cramping. I barely made it through.
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Tracy thank you for posting. Mine was today and I can't sleep I'm still so upset by it that I was looking for information. I'm not a wimp either. I've had cervical biopsies and other things in my life that were painful but not like this. I was sweating profusely and trying not to scream because I'm not like that and wanted to be a good patient. They weren't sure they got enough and I told her if whatever she got comes back negative, I'm still moving forward with the hysterectomy at some point because I can never do that again awake and I would have to be screened again. I can't believe they think this is acceptable.
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I was like you. I had to collect myself before I could drive home. It was the worst!!!!
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Please do not believe that it is not painful. I had one yesterday. I am post-menopausal, and my lining was 10 cm instead of the 4 cm it should be. It was the worst pain I've experienced since childbirth. It was excruciating.
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I just also had this it was so painful, I told her she had enough she was going for three samples and she only got two, never again.
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I’m so happy to see these stories. It was excruciating and the dr wanted to do a second tube. Nope. No way. Know j me out. I felt some shame like I was told it wouldn’t be so bad so buck up. I consider my tolerance for pain pretty high.
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I had one a week ago and it was agony. I’d rather have another c section.
I’m due for my period and it’s really odd. More spotty than the usual heaviness (image the elevator from the shining). Is this normal?
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I am 55 years old. I had a biopsy in March due to break through bleeding. I had one about 7 years prior no issues. So I expected the same. Yes it's painful but immediately after just cramps. In March right after it and before I left the room I felt my stomach become very painful and I started a cold sweat and weakness. I quickly paid my co-pay and got to my car. I sat in the car and blasted the air. I drove away thinking any minute this would pass. I had to pull into a gas station. I needed a bathroom to throw up. Couldn't find where to park so I had to drive away again. Ended up at a McDonald's and quickly made my way to the handicap bathroom. I was profusely sweating and felt like I would pass out. I was unable to communicate where I was to family. I could say a few words. My clothes and hair were all wet from sweating. Finally my family came and got me and took me home. By now I am freezing to the point my teeth are chattering. My mom gave me a pain pill and they put multiple blankets on me. After about 30 minutes I was able to sit up and speak and felt a lot better.
This past Wednesday 9/21 I had to return to my GYN for ultrasound again and not expecting to hear another biopsy. I said to my self OK this is not going to repeat itself.
immediately after i felt the wave of weakness and sweating. The pain was getting worse. I sat down in the office thinking that would help but it didn't. I quickly paid my copay and again got to my car where i blasted the air and laid there for an hour. It was not getting any better. No one from my family could help me this time and I was not near my house. I drove 33 mph with the seat reclined while having the death grip on the steering wheel. At times my eyes were shutting i had to talk to myself to stay awake. I finally got home took a pain pill laid down for several hours and was then able to function.

What is wrong with me???
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I just had an ultrasound andendometrial biopsy and used the same words as others on here. IT HURT LIKE HELL!!! I was not told to take Mortim before and it would be a little cramping like a period. They lied!!! Also, you dhould have someone drive you home after the procedure. I hurt do bad and my blood pressure dropped and almost passed out. I'm 58 years old and can tolerate pain. I had 3 C-sections but this was more painful. Your seat belt vomes across right where it hurts and hope there is no potholes or bumps along the way. I ended up texting my husband to come and follow me jo home and didn't want to come back for mycar. Pain was at 8 and right now it's 3. Heating pad and hot showers really helped.
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There is GREAT NEED to prepare women for this. I too thought it would like a pap smear. It was NOTHING like a pap smear!!!!!!! Women MUST be given specific and detailed information about the procedure before beginning and given the option of sedation. I can not imagine men lying on their backs for 45 minutes while instruments are poked up and their penis without being sedared. Thank you for the opportunity to vent and prayers for all later patients.
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I agree 100%. I have never had children. I have broken 2 toes and a bad knee cap that would go out of socket and it is extremely painful. But this endometrial biopsy is by far worse pain I have felt. It felt like a hot poker being stuck up there. Now I have major cramps along with it. Never want to ho through that again.
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