Endometrial Biopsy

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Janeybw
Janeybw Member Posts: 199
edited June 2014 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

I just had my first (and hopefully last) endometrial biopsy.  I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 3 years and had a transvaginal US in Feb showing 18mm endometrial thickness.  I wanted to post and let you know that it wasn't really that bad.  I was frightened that it would be very painful, so my doc gave me an Rx for percocet and valium.  I premedicated and I think that helped me a lot.  A friend brought me and we went out to lunch before and chatted while waiting--also helpful.  The procedure itself was uncomfortable, but quick.  It probably would have hurt more without the meds.  I think I will need more meds tonight when these wear off, but altogether not that bad.  

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited April 2014

    Janey glad to hear that all went well without too much discomfort or pain........hopefully the result as good as well.

    Good luck!

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

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  • Janeybw
    Janeybw Member Posts: 199
    edited April 2014

    Thanks Chrissy.  I just wanted to post that I had an OK experience as I read way too many posts about how awful it was.  I'm a little sore today, but not anything too awful.

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited April 2014

    Janey, hope the soreness passes quickly for you and you are back to feeling your self soon.

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

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  • Okie9000
    Okie9000 Member Posts: 13
    edited May 2014

    I have had a endometrial biopsy also, although it was for infertility pre cancer. I took tylenol. left work, had procedure and home afterward. Business as usual the next day. Procedure was similar to getting an annual GYN exam. Felt what was like a slight pinch/ pressure as she entered the cervix.  Uncomfortable and gave me cramps over the next day. I did not normally have them with periods, so I was uncomfortable  but livable. Dr suggested tylenol or ibuprofen for pain or would give a prescription pain killer if horrible. Cramps passed in 2 days, spotting was 2 days. 

    Compared to other things we have experienced in our cancer journeys, this is, for most, manageable. The  emotional  part is harder. the what is going on and waiting part...... 

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