FERTILITY TESTING

The Uterus

Hysteroscopy (hysto)

What is a 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.
•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 1000mg of Acetaminophen every 6 hours (if you have any kidney problems you make take up to 500mg of Acetaminophen every 6 hours) + 600mg of Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours.

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