Can I have sex before hysteroscopy?

Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery. Hysteroscopy is a technical device for diagnosing and treating uterine diseases. It can clearly observe various changes inside the uterine cavity and make a definite diagnosis. Many patients have such doubts. Can I have sex before laparoscopic surgery? What are the contraindications before hysteroscopy? Next, let’s explain in detail.

First of all, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited before hysteroscopy, and the vagina must be cleaned before the operation to maintain vaginal cleanliness, because hysteroscopy is through the woman's vagina, and further through the cervix to insert the camera into the uterine cavity to observe the situation inside the uterine cavity. If you have sex before hysteroscopy, you may bring bacteria into the vagina, thereby increasing the incidence of hysteroscopy infection. In addition, if you have sexual intercourse before laparoscopic surgery, there is a certain probability of pregnancy. If pregnancy cannot be fully detected shortly after hysteroscopy, and if pregnancy is discovered in the late stage, hysteroscopy may affect the pregnancy and cause inconvenience to the patient. Therefore, you should not have sexual intercourse before hysteroscopy.

In addition, what are some common questions before undergoing hysteroscopy? The key points are as follows:

1. Avoid eating and drinking before surgery: Like many general anesthesia surgeries, most hysteroscopy and laparoscopy surgeries use intravenous anesthesia, which is a type of general anesthesia. In order to avoid vomiting, aspiration, and even asphyxiation after surgery, you should avoid eating and drinking for at least 6 hours before surgery.

2. Prepare the cervix in advance: During the operation, the lens and instruments need to pass through the cervix to enter the uterine cavity. However, for infertile women, postmenopausal women, or individual differences, many people have narrow cervical canals, which is not conducive to surgery. Therefore, preparations for cervical dilation should be made before surgery. The most common method is to dilate the cervix with a cervical dilator or use appropriate medications the night before surgery. Adequate cervical preparation will create good conditions for surgery.

3. Ensure good sleep the night before surgery: This is also helpful in promoting the smooth progress of surgical treatment.

The above is a detailed introduction about hysteroscopic surgery. Although laparoscopic surgery is only a minimally invasive surgery, if it is not handled correctly or infection occurs, it will seriously endanger your health. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to preoperative hygiene and postoperative care. Generally, moderate and light activities can be carried out about a week after the operation, which will enable the body to recover faster.