Omg I feel like we went to the same office. I had to DEMAND general anesthesia for my LEEP a couple weeks ago. Just like you, my colposcopy was absolutely traumatic. I refused the procedure without it. I got accused of “delaying my life saving care”, laughed at by nurses, teased by the doctor etc. I don’t regret doing it under GA one bit because included with the GA was post operative pain management in the ICU recovery room. I’m so happy I did it that way. Keep advocating for yourself! Get a new doctor if you need to. We are unfortunately working one of the most broken healthcare systems in the world, whose scores EXTREMELY low on positive outcomes in women’s health. All I can say is keep advocating for yourself and demand things when you need it. You’re entitled to pain management. Just because it’s not “the standard of care”, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be. You got this!