Hysteroscopy
is considered minor surgery
and usually does not require an overnight stay in the hospital. However, in certain circumstances, such as if your doctor is concerned about your reaction to anesthesia, an overnight stay may be required.
How long does pain last after a hysteroscopy?
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
. You may also feel pain in your upper belly and shoulder.
How long does it take to recover from a hysteroscopy?
The procedure takes less than an hour and usually has no complications. 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.
Do and don’ts after hysteroscopy?
After the hysteroscopy
It’s normal to have some vaginal bleeding and cramping for a few days after the procedure, but you should report any severe pain, heavy bleeding, discharge or fever to us.
Don’t douche or have intercourse for two weeks after a hysteroscopy
.
Is a hysteroscopy painful?
Some women feel no or only mild pain during a hysteroscopy
, but for others the pain can be severe. If you find it too uncomfortable, tell the doctor or nurse. They can stop the procedure at any time.
What should I avoid after hysteroscopy?
Personal Care: During surgery your cervix was dilated to allow for instruments to be used inside the uterus. To prevent bacteria from entering this area,
do not use anything vaginally for two weeks
– no tampons, no douching, no intercourse.
How bad is a hysteroscopy?
Possible risks with hysteroscopy include
pain, feeling faint or sick, bleeding, infection and rarely uterine perforation
(damage to the wall of the uterus). The risk of uterine perforation is lower during OPH than during hysteroscopy under general anaesthesia.
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 can go wrong with a hysteroscopy?
Complications of hysteroscopy are rare and include
perforation of the uterus, bleeding, infection, damage to the urinary or digestive tract
, and medical complications resulting from reactions to drugs or anesthetic agents.
How long does it take to recover from a hysteroscopy and polypectomy?
Most women feel better within the first week following surgery; however, do not lift, push or pull any heavy objects for a couple of weeks. Do not resume sexual intercourse or douche until your doctor says it is OK. Full recovery takes
about two weeks
to allow for internal healing.
What is the next step after a hysteroscopy?
After a hysteroscopy
Your doctor or nurse will discuss their findings with you before you leave, although it may take a few weeks to get the results of
a biopsy
. You can usually return to your normal activities later the same day or the following day if no anaesthetic or just a local anaesthetic was used.
Are you put to sleep for a hysteroscopy?
A hysteroscopy can either be done under general or with local anaesthetic. If you have a local anaesthetic you will be awake.
If you have a general anaesthetic you will be asleep
. Some women will not have either a general or a local anaesthetic.
How long does a hysteroscopy take under general anaesthetic?
The procedure takes
about 10 to 30 minutes
. If you are being treated for fibroids or polyps, a special hysteroscope with an electrical loop, known as a resectascope will be used to remove them. If you have a general anaesthetic, you will be asleep during the entire procedure.
Is it worth getting a hysteroscopy?
While there is no consensus of opinion or practice yet among reproductive endocrinologists, most agree that a preliminary non-invasive test such as HSN should be performed first. If an abnormality is identified, then hysteroscopy is indicated.
If it is normal, then hysteroscopy is probably not necessary
.
Do I really need a hysteroscopy?
Among the most common reasons for a hysteroscopy are periods that are longer or heavier than normal, or bleeding between periods. You might also need the procedure in these situations: Your Pap test results are abnormal. You’ve
been bleeding after menopause
.
Is it normal to feel bloated after a hysteroscopy?
If a fluid is used during the test to help your doctor see the uterine lining clearly,
you may absorb some fluid and feel bloated
.
