After the procedure, you may have some
cramping or slight vaginal bleeding for one to two days
. In addition, you may feel shoulder pain if gas was used during your hysteroscopy. It is also not unusual to feel somewhat faint or sick.
How long does it take to recover from a hysteroscopy?
Recovery happens
within 2-3 days
but can be longer according to the health of the patient. After the procedure, expect a bit of fatigue due to the blood loss. Women may also feel cramping and back pain for a few days. Expect some bleeding and blood clots passing through the vagina.
Are blood clots normal after hysteroscopy?
After these procedures, you are likely to have a backache or cramps similar to menstrual cramps.
Expect to pass small clots of blood from your vagina for the first few days
.
Is it normal to have a heavy period after hysteroscopy?
Any spotting should
settle within a few days
. If you experience heavy bleeding, increasing abdominal pain, a raised temperature or a vaginal discharge please contact the clinic or your GP immediately. You can get back to normal activities and sexual intercourse when any bleeding has stopped and you feel up to it.
Is bleeding 2 weeks after hysteroscopy normal?
Most people will experience some bleeding following the procedure. It's typical to expect bleeding for
up to six weeks after your
procedure as your body heals and the stitches from the procedure dissolve.
Do I need to rest after hysteroscopy?
Most women feel they can return to normal activities, including work, the day after having a hysteroscopy. Some women return to work later the same day. However,
you may wish to have a few days off to rest
, particularly if you had treatment such as fibroids removal and/or a general anaesthetic was used.
What should I avoid after hysteroscopy?
You may notice that your bowel movements are not regular right after the procedure. This is common. Try to
avoid constipation and straining with bowel movements
.
Does hysteroscopy affect menstrual cycle?
The
scarring can disrupt the normal female reproductive cycle
and cause absent periods and infertility. A hysteroscopy can be used both to diagnose intrauterine adhesions and to remove them by burning or cutting them away.
Does heavy period mean thick lining?
Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period. If your hormone levels aren't balanced,
your body can make the lining too thick
, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining.
What does big blood clots in period mean?
Your period may start or end with bright red blood clots, too. This means the blood is flowing quickly and doesn't have time to darken. When your menstrual flow
What are the symptoms of an infection after a hysteroscopy?
Patients were contacted after the procedure to record postprocedure symptoms suggestive of infection, including 2 or more of the following signs occurring within the 3 weeks after hysteroscopy:
fever; lower abdominal pain; uterine, adnexal, or cervical motion tenderness
Can a man feel when a woman has had a hysterectomy?
Some husbands worry their wives may feel different or no longer express interest in them. The reality is that
sex after hysterectomy for the man may feel surprisingly similar
. In all procedures, the surgeon takes steps to maintain vaginal functionality. A hysterectomy is simply a surgery that removes the uterus.
How long does bleeding last after uterine polyp removal?
If you've having a simple polypectomy with no other procedure you will experience some bright red bleeding for
about 4-5 days
. This will be followed by a brown discharge for another week until it stops entirely. You may be asked to take 24 to 48 hours off from work depending on your own individual circumstances.
How long are you sore after a hysteroscopy?
You may have cramps and light vaginal bleeding for
a few days to several weeks
. The cramps and bleeding may last longer if the hysteroscopy was used for treatment. You may also have shoulder pain right after the procedure.
How long did you bleed after hysteroscopy?
You may have cramping and vaginal bleeding
for a day or two after
the procedure. Report fever, severe abdominal pain, or heavy vaginal bleeding or discharge. You may have gas in the digestive tract and pains from the gas given during the procedure. This can last for about 24 hours.
Does it hurt to pee after a hysteroscopy?
It is really important to seek medical advice if you feel unwell after your surgery. You should look out for the following:
Burning or stinging when you pass urine
. This may be a urinary infection and can be treated with a course of oral antibiotics.
