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Hysteroscopy question...
I have a hysteroscopy on Monday to look at a small fibroid. Any experience? I was wondering what to expect....
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Re: Hysteroscopy question...
i had one yesterday...It was done in a surgical center...i wasn't able to eat anything from midnight the night before.. I was put under for the procedure so i don't remember any of it...they say the procedure normally takes about 30-45 mins but it took them a little over an hour b/c i had a lot of scar tissue that needed to be removed.
I had mild cramping and bleeding right after the procdure...but they said the cramping was from the balloon that was placed in my uterus...i am sore today but nothing i need to take any meds for.
Let me know if you have any other questions and i will try and answer them as best i can...GL!
I had a hysteroscopy in December. I had a fibroid and polyp removed. It wasn't too too bad. I was in and out of the hospital in about 4ish hours. I really only took anything for pain that day and the following day, but you really do need to rest afterward. I had it done on Wednesday and on Friday evening went to the store with my mom......and I needed to sit and rest because I was sore. It was a much better experience than I had prepared myself for.
Good luck!!!
I had two this last year. I was given a twilight sleep at an out patient surgical center for mine. The RE removed a polyp and leveled a fibroid.
There is very little pain when you awake. My legs were slightly sore from being pushed back in stirrups but improved once I was up and moving around. I had a little naseau from the anesthesia, but they gave me meds when I woke. I was instructed to take naproxen for pain relief. I was home around 4 hours later for both. I didn't need to take any pain meds and was awake the rest of the day. The day after the procedure, I was able to take my dog for a short walk. I had minor spotting for a few days. It really is a pretty easy procedure in terms of recovery. GL!
Like many of the other ladies on here, I had one to remove a fibroid. Mine was done in a hospital, under IV anethesia. However, you said yours is just to take a look (not to remove anything?) I think my RE may do those in the office....and only under twilight sedation. so, it probably really varies based on what it is for. However, I wouldn't worry too much, mine was similar to the other descriptions and I was feeling back to normal soon after - I had spotting for about 3-4 days afterwards, which is also completely normal. Good luck!
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I'm a Registered Nurse and work in an outpatient surgery center - we do these all the time. You'll experience some mild abdominal cramping and have some vaginal bleeding, but not more than a normal period. If you experience any heavy bright red bleeding or passing large clots, you need to call your dr. asap. Your throat may be a bit sore or scratchy from the breathing tube, but that will get better in a couple of days. You won't be able to have sex, douch, or anything vaginally until after your post-op exam, which should occur within 1-2 weeks after your surgery. You should call for a temperature above 100.5, heavy bleeding, or severe abdominal pain - these would be abnormal and need to seek medical attention. Usually people do what they want and carry on normal activities after a few days, but it is important to allow for some extra rest - the rule of thumb is "Do what your body tells you to do".
I think that is about it.
Good luck!
Alison