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Excruciating hysteroscopy

Posted By Dawn 73

"Excruciating hysteroscopy"

About: Northampton General Hospital (Acute) / General surgery

(as a service user),

I had a hysteroscopy on Monday. I consider myself to have a pretty good pain threshold,  and despite the reassurance that any pain would be mild, it was one of the most unbearable experiences I have ever endured. I have never cried through anything like it ever. 

The staff were very supportive and kind but this should not be described as something that is relatively painless/mild and in my opinion, not only does the NHS patient info need to warn of the brutal, archaic treatment of women during this procedure but at the very least local anaesthetic should be made routine. 

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Response from Northampton General Hospital (Acute) 2 years ago
Northampton General Hospital (Acute)

Submitted on 02/09/2021 at 08:52
Published on nhs.uk at 22:51

Good morning

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review on your experience. Your input is most valued to us.

We are very sorry to hear that you have not had a positive experience and that you had to endure such bad pain during your treatment. If you would like to speak to someone about this please contact the Patient Experience Department on 01604 523438 and we will do our best to help. We strive for high standards of patient experience within NGH and are always looking at ways to improve.

Best wishes from NGH

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