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HellsBells:
Hi all - I though this might be interesting for some. I paid for my mum to go private for a consultant with a top gynaecologist. She was sexually assaulted as a young woman and I wanted her with someone very experienced. She has to have a hysteroscopy and is having a GA for a short time while he works.

Interestingly, he says (off the record) it is a bit of a scandal that women are asked to submit to these without any anaesthesia and only minimal pain relief. His own sister had one on the NHS and says it was incredibly painful. She has had several other gynae procedures but this one is 'special'.

Before those who have had decent experiences pile on, it must be noted that it is AWFUL for many women and if an eminent consultant in his field (also works in the NHS) considers the protocol out of date it should be made clear. Obviously I am protecting his identity.

This is a national scandal and as with many women's health issues it is ignored until there is widespread suffering (mesh anyone?) As a former medical lawyer I will report these helpful bits of info to ensure that at least women are given a CHOICE. Those who are tough - fill your boots, but many women have a terrible time.

CLKD:
I think that patients forget that we have the 'right' to decide whether to undergo a procedure/not.  Many are still in thrall of the medical profession.  Also it is often the case that patients are not offered a Nurse in the appt. when personal examinations take place.  It is useful to have a 2nd person present to ask questions of later.   As a medical secretary I was often asked to 'explain' what had been suggested  ::)


Tnx for sharing. 

Dotty:
Hi apologies if you already know about this, but there is a campaign against having a hysteroscopy without an anaesthetic.
https://www.hysteroscopyaction.org.uk

sheila99:

--- Quote from: CLKD on July 18, 2024, 10:04:57 AM ---I think that patients forget that we have the 'right' to decide whether to undergo a procedure/not.


Tnx for sharing.

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Often a certain amount of coercion though with the threat of withdrawal of hrt if doctor’s back isn't appropriately protected.

HellsBells:

--- Quote from: Dotty on July 18, 2024, 10:05:40 AM ---Hi apologies if you already know about this, but there is a campaign against having a hysteroscopy without an anaesthetic.
https://www.hysteroscopyaction.org.uk

--- End quote ---

I didn't know this - thanks!

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