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Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Hello friends.......some of you know from my other post that Iam having some tests done one of which is a biopsy of my endometrius (sp?)...I looked it up online to get more info and it was about 50/50 as far as some women saying it was unbearable and painful....and the other half saying it was really not bad at all!
I asked my pain dr to give me something very strong just for that day and he said he really did not think that I needed anything that strong ......
I have to tell you that when the dr did the pap smear it hurt bad...and that is not normal for me....meaning that I have never had a pap smear hurt before like that......
I asked the dr why and she said that all of the tissues are dying and stirring and scraping them up probably just caused it to hurt????????????
I really like this dr a lot...and I trust her she says for me to take motrin right before my biopsy and I should be ok....
so if anyone here has had this done can you please be brutally honest with me and tell me the truth....I have pain medications I take daily for my disease and my pain dr said if I need to I can take extra...so I want some honest answers so I know better what I really should do...should I take extra or should I just stop worrying ?
Thanks for your help!
Doxy:)
I asked my pain dr to give me something very strong just for that day and he said he really did not think that I needed anything that strong ......
I have to tell you that when the dr did the pap smear it hurt bad...and that is not normal for me....meaning that I have never had a pap smear hurt before like that......
I asked the dr why and she said that all of the tissues are dying and stirring and scraping them up probably just caused it to hurt????????????
I really like this dr a lot...and I trust her she says for me to take motrin right before my biopsy and I should be ok....
so if anyone here has had this done can you please be brutally honest with me and tell me the truth....I have pain medications I take daily for my disease and my pain dr said if I need to I can take extra...so I want some honest answers so I know better what I really should do...should I take extra or should I just stop worrying ?
Thanks for your help!
Doxy:)
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It's been a long time since your last pap, you may have started to develop vaginal atrophy since then. when the tissues begin to dry out and lose their elasticity. that could be the reason your pap was painful.
Love your name--I have 2 doxies.
I have had 2 endo. biopsies in my life also. I agree with these ladies: Attitude is a big part. Both yours and your doc's. The first I had was done by a female gyn who was basically a 'suck it up' type person--no bedside manner. Her actually doing it hurt for about 20 seconds or so and I did have some cramping for half a day. Nothing terrible--but she made it more difficult by her attitude and just general technique!
The second was about 18 monthes ago: different doctor: MUCH NICER. Because he was more gentle and did not rush like I was a "number in the line" it really was not bad. Yes pre med with something you can tolerate like Ibuprofin (I used excedrin as that is what I can take). Ended with just enough discomfort to get some sympathy for the afternoon. Kept my feet up and watched a movie!
Honestly the hard part is waiting for results. One thing I did do though--(startled the doctor- lol) was when he got ready to get the sample he told me that he was ready to get it and I exhaled kind of hard--like yoga breathing or lamaze type. (note to self: warn the doctor so they don't think you have a problem!! ) When you are scared or in pain you tend to hold your breath and it makes whatever worse. Remember-concentrate on your steady breathing--it works! Doing that--really relieved the situation.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
I have suffered with endometriosis all my life, and pap smears always have been very painful, too, so I wonder if my endometriosis is why I feel pain worse. Because, now that I am menopausal, pap smears and vaginal ultrasounds are not painful anymore. So, for me, it's the opposite. (Less pain after menopause)
Definitely, take the NSAID 30-60 minutes ahead of time, and anything else you can, to relax you...including that friend someone suggested. Don't forget to breathe slowly and deeply....if you can relax, it can help to not hurt as much. Tense muscles make it worse. My last bit of advice is, if you have even stronger meds , take it with you.....(Then, if you are in too much pain afterward, take it, if you have a driver)
But the Motrin ahead of time, is still the best idea I think. Don't forget to give it time to start working...
I have no clue as to when or if iam having a biopsy because I will only do it sedated so I guess it is in the dr's hands for now....
thank you all for writing
Doxy