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Woman Describes "Agonizing" Hysteroscopy Without Consent
17 Nov
Summary
- Woman underwent traumatic hysteroscopy without understanding
- NHS trust apologized and paid £400 compensation
- Procedure failed, leading to "agonizing" experience
On November 17, 2025, a 51-year-old woman named Dawn Lord described a hysteroscopy procedure she underwent at the University Hospital of Hartlepool as "agonizing." Mrs. Lord had attended an appointment at the hospital earlier this year, believing she would be discussing future procedures. However, her doctor told her she needed to take a biopsy, which Mrs. Lord was not informed about.
When the biopsy failed, Mrs. Lord was then given a "traumatic" hysteroscopy - an examination using a small telescope-like device inserted into the cervix - without understanding what was happening. The North Tees NHS Hospital Trust has since apologized to Mrs. Lord for not meeting "the high standard of care" they aimed to provide and paid her £400 in compensation.
