Is hysteroscopy safe?
Hysteroscopy is a fairly safe procedure. Problems that can
occur happen in less than 1% of cases, but include.
- Injury to the cervix or uterus
- Infection
- Heavy bleeding
- Side effects from the anesthesia
Although general anesthesia is sometimes used, in the majority
of cases it is not necessary. Hysteroscopy allows your physician
to see inside your uterus and aids in the accurate diagnosis
of some medical problems. The procedure and recovery time
are usually short.
Is it a big procedure?
How much work would I miss?
Hysteroscopy is a day acre procedure that is usually done
in a hospital but can also be done in the office.
Usually the woman is discharged home approximately 1 ½
to 2 hours after the procedure. She can return to work the
next morning. Mild pain and cramping is common after hysteroscopy,
but it usually is brief (lasting perhaps 30 minutes, possibly
up to 8 hours).
What problems can
defects of the uterine cavity cause?
Abnormalities of the endometrial cavity can be responsible
for infertility or problems with recurrent miscarriage.
Hysteroscopy and other methods, such as a hysterosalpingogram,
ultrasound, or ultrasound with saline test are useful in
diagnosing and correcting these defects.
