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Hysteroscopy Discharge Instructions


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The uterus is the female organ where the baby grows during pregnancy. The uterus is also known as the womb. The womb is found in the lower belly between the bladder and the rectum. ‚  
A hysteroscopy lets the doctor look inside the womb. You may need to have a hysteroscopy if your doctor is worried there is something wrong on the inside of your womb. The doctor may want to confirm other tests or get a tissue sample. The procedure may also be done if you do not want to be able to have more children. ‚  


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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what you need to do.
  • Rest for the first few days after the procedure. Avoid activities like heavy lifting and hard exercise.
  • Your doctor may put a thin flexible tube into your vagina. Ask your doctor how to care for the tube and how long the tube will be in place.
  • You may wash your vagina using soap and water. You may wash your vagina 24 hours after the surgery or when your doctor tells you. Proper washing will help prevent infection.
  • You can expect some bleeding from your vagina for a few weeks. You may use sanitary pads but not tampons.
  • Your doctor may give you a drug to help heal the lining of the womb. You may have to take the drug for a few weeks. Take the drug as ordered by your doctor.
  • You may need lubricants for sex after the procedure.

What follow-up care is needed?


  • Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep your visits.
  • If you have a tube in your vagina, you will need to have the tube taken out. Your doctor will often want to do this in 5 to 7 days.

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain
  • Ease cramping

Will physical activity be limited?


You may have to limit your activity. Ask your doctor when you may go back to your normal activities like working, driving, or sex. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • Not able to get pregnant if the lining of the uterus was destroyed
  • Infection
  • Small hole in the uterus
  • Cuts on the cervix
  • Heavy blood loss
  • Blood clots

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of infection such as a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine, wound that will not heal, or anal itching.
  • Lots of blood in your sanitary pads or more than 6 soaked pads per day
  • Upset stomach, throwing up, or very bad belly pain
  • Trouble passing urine
  • Smelly green or dark yellow vaginal discharge
  • Cough, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, or chest pain

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my procedure.
  • I can tell you how to care for my vagina.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever, chills, a lot of bleeding from my vagina, smelly vaginal discharge, or bad belly pain.

Where can I learn more?


American Society for Reproductive Medicine ‚  
http://www.asrm.org/uploadedFiles/ASRM_Content/Resources/Patient_Resources/Fact_Sheets_and_Info_Booklets/laparoscopy.pdf ‚  
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists ‚  
http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq084.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20120215T2031085329 ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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