Is hysteroscopy a safe procedure?
A hysteroscopy is generally very safe but, like any procedure, there is a small risk of complications. The risk is higher for women who have treatment during a hysteroscopy.
What is the success rate of hysteroscopy?
Liu et al (2007) in a study on 35 females with abnormal uterine bleeding found that treatments using hysteroscopy were successful in 85.7% of the cases (8). In the study of Engelsen et al (2006) which was carried out on 386 females with abnormal uterine bleeding, hysteroscopy was successful in 83.4% of the cases (9).
What should you not do before a hysteroscopy?
Preparing for the procedure You may be asked not to douche, use tampons, or use vaginal medicines for 24 hours before the hysteroscopy. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own.
How long does it take to heal from hysteroscopy?
If the doctor filled your uterus with air, you may have gas pains or your belly may feel full. You may also have shoulder pain. These symptoms should go away in 1 to 2 days. You will probably be able to go back to most of your normal activities in 1 or 2 days.
What are the risks of having a hysteroscopy?
Risks of a hysteroscopy. A hysteroscopy is generally very safe but, like any procedure, there is a small risk of complications. The risk is higher for women who have treatment during a hysteroscopy.
Can a hysteroscopy be performed as an outpatient?
Hysteroscopy can be carried out to aid in diagnosis or to perform minor surgical procedures. In many cases hysteroscopy can be performed as an outpatient (same-day) surgical procedure. Complications of hysteroscopy are rare. The most commonly reported complication is perforation of the uterus. What is hysteroscopy?
How is a hysteroscopy carried out in the UK?
A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the womb (uterus). It’s carried out using a hysteroscope, which is a narrow telescope with a light and camera at the end. Images are sent to a monitor so your doctor or specialist nurse can see inside your womb. The hysteroscope is passed into your womb…
When to use local or local anaesthetic for hysteroscopy?
It may not be necessary to use anaesthetic for the procedure, although local anaesthetic (where medication is used to numb your cervix) is sometimes used. General anaesthetic may be used if you’re having treatment during the procedure or you would prefer to be asleep while it’s carried out.
What are the benefits and risks of hysteroscopy?
Risks / Benefits What are the benefits of hysteroscopy? Compared with other, more invasive procedures, hysteroscopy may provide the following advantages: Shorter hospital stay. Shorter recovery time. Less pain medication needed after surgery. Avoidance of hysterectomy. Possible avoidance of “open” abdominal surgery.
Hysteroscopy can be carried out to aid in diagnosis or to perform minor surgical procedures. In many cases hysteroscopy can be performed as an outpatient (same-day) surgical procedure. Complications of hysteroscopy are rare. The most commonly reported complication is perforation of the uterus. What is hysteroscopy?
What should a woman take after a hysteroscopy?
Acetaminophen ( Tylenol and others) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications are generally recommended after the procedure to control any pain or cramping that may occur. Hysteroscopy should not be performed if a woman is pregnant or has an active pelvic infection. It is also not recommended if a woman has known uterine or cervical cancer.
How is hysteroscopy used to treat heavy bleeding?
Abnormal bleeding: Hysteroscopy can help identify the cause of heavy or lengthy menstrual flow, as well as bleeding between periods or after menopause. Endometrial ablation is one procedure in which the hysteroscope, along with other instruments, is used to destroy the uterine lining in order to treat some causes of heavy bleeding.