if you've had an endometrial biopsy - please come in (s/paifw)

theworms · September 2010

hi cuties -

i'm getting this done next week and have lots of questions (i'm sure you're not surprised).

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it.

2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure?

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort?

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense?

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated?

thanks, I appreciate any insight

samm1983 · September 2010

1. were you awake or under twilight? awake

2. what did it feel like? not a good experience for me. Apparently I'm one of the few that it was super painful for. how long was actual procedure? Just a few minutes

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? I didn't, but I probably could have. My dr. is several hours away from home. did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? Some bleeding

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I had to pay that too.

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy Take some ibuprofen before.

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? 3 day lag in lining, corrected with progesterone after LH surge.

Good luck!

love2b_mrst · September 2010

I'm glad you posted this...I'm doing the same thing at the end of this cycle and have many of the same questions. I wasn't offered twilight though...wish I was. I'm scared sh!tless of this procedure.

Amie8301 · September 2010

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. I was awake.

2. what did it feel like? It felt very pinchy and very scrapey. how long was actual procedure? Just a few minutes and as soon as it was over, the pain stopped.

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? I did. did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I may have spotted and had mild cramping, but I can't even remember- so that's a good sign.

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I'm not sure how much it cost.

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy. I was told to take 800 mg of Motrin an hour before the procedure. I think this helped.

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? No, of course nothing was found from it but my doc treated me with two weeks of Doxy anyway- just to be on the safe side. how are they being treated?

I really hope it goes well for you Wormsie! And I hope it can provide some answers for you!! Thinking of you!!

patchen30 · September 2010

theworms:

hi cuties -

i'm getting this done next week and have lots of questions (i'm sure you're not surprised).

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. I only took 600 mg of Advil beforehand

2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? Honestly it was not much worse than a pap smear for me.

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I went to work, and I had none of the above.

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? Well mine's for coculture...so it's still TBD.

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy Treat yourself to something nice afterwards - I got a mani/pedi!

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? Again, this was for coculture, so a little different...

thanks, I appreciate any insight

whispergrrl · September 2010

theworms:
hi cuties -
i'm getting this done next week and have lots of questions (i'm sure you're not surprised).
1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. Awake
2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? It pinched quite a bit, and felt kinda like a pap, but with more pinching.
3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I had it done on my day off, but I could've gone to work after. I spotted a bit, and felt slightly crampy for a few hours after, but nothing too bad.
4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I only had to pay my copay - the testing was covered by the insurance I had at the time.
5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy. I would say if you have had lingering pain from other procedures, take some pain meds beforehand and you should be fine.
6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? When I had the procedure done, it was because I hadn't had a period in over a year, and my lining was very thick. They were concerned it might be pre-cancerous, so they did the biopsy. Thankfully, the test didn't turn up anything to be concerned about.
thanks, I appreciate any insight

Good luck, hon....I think you will be fine doing this!

mikeandangie · September 2010

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. Awake, had it done during my diagnostic hysteroscopy.

2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? Sharp pain that I haven't really felt before. Literally, I could tell he was scraping it.

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I was stil a bit uncomfortable and didn't go to work (but I had planned it that way). I probably would've been able to do my desk job though.

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I do not remember this, I think it was covered by insurance as diagnostic testing

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy Loose clothing and Ibuprofen:)

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? Not that I know of, so I am assuming it was good news.

It's painful, but doesn't last long. For me, the pain almost took my breath away and I almost started squirming. And I like to think I have good pain tolerance:) But again, it's very short-lived, so I don't think the twilight is necessarily worth it. Good luck, sweetie, you'll do great!

MZANS · September 2010

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. I was awake for both of them 2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? It felt like scraping the inside of my uterus. My legs were shaky also 3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I spotted but was fine after 4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I did not have to pay anything 5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy Advil!!! 6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? No, but my hysteroscopy did

lovemymonkey · September 2010

I haven't, but just wanted to poke in and say hello my dear wormsy!! I see you finally made it to Platinum!! Yes

good work, grasshopper!!

jamielynnohio · September 2010

theworms:

I HAVE TO HAVE THESE DONE EVERY 3 MONTHS!!!!

1. were you awake or under twilight? AWAKE

2. what did it feel like? WORSE PAIN I'VE EXPERIENCED SO FAR how long was actual procedure? ABOUT 10-15 MINS (2 OF MINE THEY ENDED UP HAVING TO DO IT 3 TIMES TO GET WHAT THEY WANTED OUT. I CRIED SO HARD. MY DOC SAID MOST OF HIS PATIENTS SCREAM SO I HANDLED IT WELL WITH JUST SOME TEARS lol)

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? I WORK FROM HOME, BUT COULDN'T HAVE. IT SENT ME INTO CONTRACTIONS. lovely to experience those without a baby at the end let me tell ya! did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I DID BLEED BUT ONLY FOR LIKE 3 HRS. and spotted off and on 2 days

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I JUST HAD TO PAY CO PAY

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy THEY ALWAYS HAVE ME TAKE 2 ALEVE OR SOME PAIN RELIEVER 20 MINS BEFORE and Go treat yourself afterwards. We always wobble into IHOP next door.

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? YES IT'S HOW THEY FOUND THE CANCER CELLS IN THE LINING OF MY UTERUS how are they being treated? THEY WANTED TO DO HYSTERECTOMY YRS AGO WHEN THEY FOUND IT BUT I WOULDN'T ALLOW. I'M ON SEVERAL DIFF MEDS FOR TREATMENT. BUT MY LAST 2 BIOPSYS WERE CLEAR. SO 1 MORE BIOPSY IN NOVEMBER... IF IT'S CLEAR I'M CONSIDERED CANCER FREE AND WILL BE MOVING ONTO IVF IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING. I'M SO EXCITED

I know this all sounds alarming but I wanted to be honest with you. Some of these women said it wasn't too bad and I pray that is your experience with the procedure. But be sure to take some kind of pain reliever before. HUGS

svp1537 · September 2010

theworms:

1. were you awake or under twilight? my RE's office gave me the option of going under but I'm not taking it. I was awake; twilight was not given as an option.

2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? It was very quick, and felt like a tug or a snip. Similar to a pap, but maybe a little more nailbiting, and lasted a few minutes longer.

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I was totally fine afterwards. I had a little spotting, but no real pain or discomfort.

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? Mine was sent out as well, I think it was $475.

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy: it was a regular day for me....I was at work before and went to work after

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? no issues, everything was A-OK!

Good luck wormie worms!

Rachael07.07.07 · September 2010

theworms:

1. were you awake or under twilight? I never had the option of having it under twilight. I've had it done 4 times so far.

2. what did it feel like? how long was actual procedure? It hurt like a son of a b!tch for me every time. Once she had to repeat it right away bc she didn't get a good enough sample. I thought about kicking her in the face. Once it's done though, the pain went away for me. It's a short pain.

3. were you ok to go to work afterwards? did you have any bleeding, pain, discomfort? I was ok to go back but I usually tookj the day off to rest and lay down. I tend to cramp a lot from them and I spot.

4. my RE's office is sending my biopsy out for testing. i have to pay a $500 fee to lab doing testing, did you have a similar expense? I think I paid a little under $400 for mine, with insurance paying about half.

5. any tips/suggestions for day off biopsy? put a panty liner in just in case of spotting, bring some pain relievers to take after it's done. I was told not to take any before hand.

6. did this test turn up any issues for you? how are they being treated? Mild endo but with forcing an AF, it's been better.

LCS040209 · September 2010

1) I was awake

2) I'm not going to lie... it hurt, but the whole procedure is only a few minutes and the actual cutting out only take a few seconds, so the pain is intense for those few seconds and then subsides

3) I had bleeding and did go to work

4) Mine was not that expensive at all... I think I paid $75

5) I would see if they can give you any pain meds prior. I took tylenol and it did absolutely nothing!

6) The test showed my lining was 2 days behind where it should have been according to my cycle. It is what my RE expected and I am on a high does of progesterone and estrogen to help with my lining in the second part of my cycle

Good luck! It is definitely quick, so it will be over fast and then you will never have to do it again

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