Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that is done to see inside your uterus. It can help find the cause of problems in the uterus. This helps your health care provider decide on the best treatment. In some cases, it can be used to perform treatment. Hysteroscopy may be done in your health care provider's office or in the hospital.

Healthcare providers in surgical gowns, masks, and hats looking at monitor. Woman is lying on table with legs in stirrups. One healthcare provider is sitting between patient's legs.

After the Procedure

  • You may have cramps and bleeding for 24 hours after the procedure. This is normal. Use pads instead of tampons.

  • No pushing, pulling or straining (vacuuming, shoveling, sweeping, etc.)

  • You may take a sponge bath or shower daily. NO TUB BATHS FOR ONE WEEK.

  • No douches, tampons or intercourse for six weeks until your healthcare provider says it’s okay.

  • Do not use any vaginal medications until you are told it’s okay.

 

 

Call Your Health Care Provider If You Have:

  • Heavy bleeding (more than 1 pad an hour for 2 or more hours)

  • A fever over 101°F by mouth

  • Increasing abdominal pain or tenderness

  • Foul-smelling discharge

  • Trouble passing urine.

  • Pain in your calf or leg.

  • Trouble or pain with breathing,

  • Increased nausea or vomiting

  • Constipation lasting longer than 2 days.

  • Watery diarrhea stools (6 or more in a day).

  • Any new problems or concerns

Follow-Up

Schedule a follow-up visit with your health care provider. Based on the results of your test, you may need more treatment. Be sure to follow instructions and keep your appointments.

Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that is done to see inside your uterus. It can help find the cause of problems in the uterus. This helps your health care provider decide on the best treatment. In some cases, it can be used to perform treatment. Hysteroscopy may be done in your health care provider's office or in the hospital.

Healthcare providers in surgical gowns, masks, and hats looking at monitor. Woman is lying on table with legs in stirrups. One healthcare provider is sitting between patient's legs.

After the Procedure

  • You may have cramps and bleeding for 24 hours after the procedure. This is normal. Use pads instead of tampons.

  • No pushing, pulling or straining (vacuuming, shoveling, sweeping, etc.)

  • You may take a sponge bath or shower daily. NO TUB BATHS FOR ONE WEEK.

  • No douches, tampons or intercourse for six weeks until your healthcare provider says it’s okay.

  • Do not use any vaginal medications until you are told it’s okay.

 

 

Call Your Health Care Provider If You Have:

  • Heavy bleeding (more than 1 pad an hour for 2 or more hours)

  • A fever over 101°F by mouth

  • Increasing abdominal pain or tenderness

  • Foul-smelling discharge

  • Trouble passing urine.

  • Pain in your calf or leg.

  • Trouble or pain with breathing,

  • Increased nausea or vomiting

  • Constipation lasting longer than 2 days.

  • Watery diarrhea stools (6 or more in a day).

  • Any new problems or concerns

Follow-Up

Schedule a follow-up visit with your health care provider. Based on the results of your test, you may need more treatment. Be sure to follow instructions and keep your appointments.

Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that is done to see inside your uterus. It can help find the cause of problems in the uterus. This helps your health care provider decide on the best treatment. In some cases, it can be used to perform treatment. Hysteroscopy may be done in your health care provider's office or in the hospital.

Healthcare providers in surgical gowns, masks, and hats looking at monitor. Woman is lying on table with legs in stirrups. One healthcare provider is sitting between patient's legs.

After the Procedure

  • You may have cramps and bleeding for 24 hours after the procedure. This is normal. Use pads instead of tampons.

  • No pushing, pulling or straining (vacuuming, shoveling, sweeping, etc.)

  • You may take a sponge bath or shower daily. NO TUB BATHS FOR ONE WEEK.

  • No douches, tampons or intercourse for six weeks until your healthcare provider says it’s okay.

  • Do not use any vaginal medications until you are told it’s okay.

 

 

Call Your Health Care Provider If You Have:

  • Heavy bleeding (more than 1 pad an hour for 2 or more hours)

  • A fever over 101°F by mouth

  • Increasing abdominal pain or tenderness

  • Foul-smelling discharge

  • Trouble passing urine.

  • Pain in your calf or leg.

  • Trouble or pain with breathing,

  • Increased nausea or vomiting

  • Constipation lasting longer than 2 days.

  • Watery diarrhea stools (6 or more in a day).

  • Any new problems or concerns

Follow-Up

Schedule a follow-up visit with your health care provider. Based on the results of your test, you may need more treatment. Be sure to follow instructions and keep your appointments.
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