Hysteroscopy - Generation Next Fertility

Fertility Testing the Uterus

What is Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that allows a physician to view the inside of the uterus. The physician can look for uterine growths or scars and may remove them if they are present.

When do I get a hysteroscopy?

This procedure is performed between days 5–9 of the menstrual cycle and is done under IV sedation.

When can I get an hysteroscopy?

A hysteroscopy is performed in the clinic between 10:00am and 12:00pm. This can be done between days 5–9 of a transfer cycle, so there is no need to wait or waste time.

How should I prepare for a hysteroscopy?

•⁠ ⁠Refrain from eating 6 hours prior to the procedure

•⁠ ⁠Refrain from drinking fluids 3 hours prior to the procedure

What should I expect after the procedure?

•⁠ ⁠Be monitored for an hour during IV sedation recovery

•⁠ ⁠IV sedation’s most common side effects = nausea and drowsiness.

•⁠ ⁠Experience spotting or bleeding for the next 7–10 days = Normal

•⁠ ⁠Spotting or bleeding may stop and restart during this time. spotting or bleeding for the next 7–10 days = Normal

•⁠ ⁠Do NOT use a tampon

→ Use a sanitary pad or panty liner in order to assess the bleeding.

•⁠ ⁠To have mild to moderate lower abdominal cramps (similar to menstrual cramps) = Normal.

•⁠ ⁠Best treat these cramps with Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen)

•⁠ ⁠May take up to 1000 mg of Acetaminophen every 6 hours (if you have any kidney problems you may take up to 500 mg of Acetaminophen every 6 hours) + 600 mg of Ibuprofen every 6–8 hours.

•⁠ ⁠You will be prescribed a 7-day course of Doxycycline (antibiotic to help prevent infection).