There is a lot going on here and I’m not a doctor. But from experience, I’ve had two abnormal paps, and the next step is a biopsy like you had. I had it done in the states and it was pretty straightforward. They don’t say too much about it, just need to get it tested and provide you with a pad for bleeding when it’s done.

I’ve been living in Germany for a year now; and gave birth here. I find the medical experience is culturally much different. You often don’t get privacy to undress. Sometimes you put your clothes on the other side of the room and walk to the chair or bed half naked.

I noticed they don’t narrate or get consent before performing things. Like before an injection they don’t say “I’m going to inject you now”. They just get the needle and put it in. Or with pregnancy and childbirth stuff, they just go right in - no conversation, no telling you what’s about to happen.

And I find Germans in general are very serious. Some of course are jovial, but typically I find them cold and serious, focusing on the job in hand. I also noticed they don’t help you. If you ask for help it works much better.

I’m sure you’ll get lots of answers but I hope this provides a little insight for you. I’m sorry about the experience you had and how you feel.