Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Review comprehensive pain relief & sedation options for hysteroscopy
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466 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to review the use of pain relief and sedation options to help ensure that women undergoing hysteroscopy are routinely offered appropriate options, including gas and air, conscious (partial) sedation, or full sedation where requested or clinically appropriate.
Currently, access to pain management options can vary widely across the NHS.
We believe women are frequently not fully informed about pain risks or available alternatives before the procedure. Some may be denied sedation altogether, even when they have previously experienced extreme pain or request it.
A review is needed to help ensure informed consent, respect for patient choice, and access to appropriate pain relief for all women undergoing hysteroscopy across the UK.
We believe women are frequently not fully informed about pain risks or available alternatives before the procedure. Some may be denied sedation altogether, even when they have previously experienced extreme pain or request it.
A review is needed to help ensure informed consent, respect for patient choice, and access to appropriate pain relief for all women undergoing hysteroscopy across the UK.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
466
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.