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 — Fat_Head (forum user)
"I just had an endometrial biopsy two days ago, and I’m still having cramps. The pain was so horrible I broke into a sweat and nearly threw up. My doctor had me lie on my side with my head over a garbage can — that’s how close I was to vomiting. It only lasted a few seconds, but it was the worst pain I’ve ever felt aside from labor." 

 — Huytongirl
"I asked for a painkiller injection, but either they didn’t give it or it didn’t work. I screamed during the procedure. I’m autistic and feel things intensely — maybe that’s part of it. I’m still in pain 24 hours later. But please — don’t be put off. Undetected cancer would be far worse." 

 — Makos
"I have no kids, but the biopsy felt like giving birth. The instrument felt like it poked my heart. I started swearing and breathing heavily. When it was over, I sat alone to gather the strength to stand. That day and the next were full of intense cramps." 

 — jamierenae
"I had mine yesterday, and I’m still in pain today. My doctor had a hard time finding my cervix because of a fibroid. I really hope nothing was damaged. I was shocked at how much it hurt." 

 — MissouriDJ
"I had cramping for four days after mine. I took Naproxen Sodium (550 mg Aleve), and it helped a lot. The pain was intense, but manageable with meds. I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer at age 34." 

 — Miranda
"My biopsy wasn’t too bad. I had a shooting pain for about three seconds and some cramping. I had taken two Buscopan Plus beforehand — maybe that helped. I felt a bit dizzy and nauseous but was fine in five minutes." 

 — specialmagic
"First time, I couldn’t get up for four hours. Second time was better. It usually takes about 48 hours to feel normal again, depending on how the doctor performs the procedure and how many areas they sample." 

 — sandy2ch
"My doctor explained everything and gave me a lidocaine shot. The worst was the shot itself, followed by strong cramping for 30 seconds. I think having a compassionate doctor made it easier to manage." 

 — endosophie
"I had bad cramps during mine — about a 2 or 3 on a 10-point scale. It was all over in about five minutes. I had no pain the next day. But I’ve heard from others who say it’s worse than childbirth. Some opt for D&C instead." 

 — karinn63
"I had an endometrial biopsy and was later diagnosed with uterine cancer. Since the biopsy, I’ve had more bleeding and constant lower abdominal pain. Before the biopsy, I never had any pain at all." 

 — serenity1769
"I had my biopsy three days ago. The first night I had cramps, took 800 mg ibuprofen and slept it off. But the next few nights got worse — pain like contractions. I had to leave work early. The doctor gave me Vicodin and said it was just blood waiting to come out. The pain was a 7 or 8 out of 10." 

 — Anonymous Quote (from Sabine’s research)
"Let’s just say I’ll never get this done again. Almost passed out from indescribable cramping and twisting pain. It feels like your insides are being yanked out. That’s exactly what’s happening. No sugarcoating it!"