Cervical biopsy... then riding?

[Bluetree]

My ob-gyn wants me to have a cervical biopsy done as a precautionary measure. I've read the literature and know that I will be bleeding for the next week or two. No sex for at least a week (ok I can deal) but what is worse... no tampons! That means I'd have to use those bulky sanitary napkins and I have no idea if I'll be able to ride with them.

Has anyone tried riding with pads? I can't imagine doing so, esp since my saddle is a 133mm sliver.

[OakLeaf]

Aw, hugs to you Blue, and prayers that everything turns out OK.

Speaking only from my breast biopsy this summer, unfortunately I think you'll be in too much pain to ride for the first 2-3 days anyhow, no matter what the doctors tell you (I have a pretty high pain threshold).

After that the bleeding shouldn't be very heavy (although if it is, I'd take it as an indication that the movement was preventing the incision site from healing, and back off). If it was me I'd just wear black shorts. Who cares if your chamois gets stained? (Assuming you have a black saddle of course.)

Keep us up to date (((((Bluetree)))))

[uk elephant]

I had a cervical biopsy done last year and kept cycling with no problems. The bleeding wasn't much, not nearly like having a period. I used a panty liner for a day or two which didn't interfere much with cycling. No major pain either, just a little uncomfortable the same day (though I still cycled home from the hospital). Good luck and hope you have some good news from the biopsy.

[tulip]

those pads aren't bulky anymore. They are actually very thin. Not at all like when I was in high school! Also, there's no shame in wearing undies under your shorts if that'll keep the pad in place better--at least you'll be riding your bike. Best to you for feeling better soon and positive results on the biopsy.

[Tuckervill]

I wear a pad on occasion when I cycle. If I'm not doing an "epic" ride, it's not a problem. There won't be much bleeding after the biopsy.

Hope the biopsy comes back negative, too!

Karen

[arielmoon]

Glad rags!

They wont break down like a disposable pad!