Thread by @HysteroscopyA

Thread: Going to a gynae outpatient appointment, whether you've been given advance warning/info about a #hysteroscopy or not?

If the gynae says they want to do it there and then, or even just says anything casual like 'I'd just like to take a little look, get a little sample …'

Ask:

"Are you talking hysteroscopy without anaesthestic?

I've read countless reports by women subjected to this barbaric procedure.

The answer is no.

I will require my surgery to be carried out under hygienic operating theatre conditions with humane anaesthetic."

And in the face of attempts to deceive, cajole, persuade, coerce, gaslight, mock, bully you into the stirrups …

"As I say, the answer is no.

You need to book me in for the proper procedure.

When can I expect my appointment confirmation?"

Calm, polite, controlled, assertive.

It's perfectly possible to have it under proper conditions, as I did - after my failed outpatient attempt without anaesthestic was stopped by my nurse.

You have right not to be hurt

@RCObsGyn
@NHSuk
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@HysteroscopyA
#anaesthestic
#gynaecology
#hysteroscopy

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And if necessary mention the word 'Montgomery'. It's the Supreme Court's ruling which ended medical paternalism and gave patients informed CHOICE as to how an intervention is performed.