Harrowing pain. Traumatic bleeding. And no drugs to help. How women are being brutalised during routine procedures by dismissive doctors - and the steps that can help
The procedure is used to investigate polyps (a benign growth in the womb), unexplained bleeding and causes of infertility. Dawn recalls: ‘On the day, before the procedure, the consultant said I might feel a bit of cramping. ‘That’s why postmenopausal women or breastfeeding women can find it more painful.’The coil is then inserted through the cervix. Sometimes, if the cervix is too rigid, other instruments are used to dilate it – some women find this intensely painful. HOW TO IMPROVE IT: Dr Byrom says the size of the speculum used is crucial.
Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2026 09:23 UTC
