What should I pay attention to during hysteroscopic IUD removal?

When a woman has had an IUD for a certain period of time, she needs to have an IUD removal surgery. Currently, the most popular method is hysteroscopic IUD removal. Although this is a minor operation, you still need to pay attention to related matters after the operation. First of all, you need to learn how to regulate your diet and eat more protein-rich foods. You must not eat spicy and irritating foods after the IUD removal surgery. Balanced nutrition is very important. In addition, you must pay attention to the following matters in your life.

What should I pay attention to after hysteroscopic IUD removal?

Hysteroscopic IUD removal uses general anesthesia while using a hysteroscope, so this operation is basically painless for women who need to have the IUD removed. In addition, the hysteroscope can more accurately determine the specific location of the IUD to be removed, making the operation faster and more convenient. However, there are many issues that deserve attention after removing the IUD in this way. Today, we will introduce what you should pay attention to after hysteroscopic removal of the IUD.

1. The patient needs to lie flat on the bed and rest within six hours after the operation without a pillow on the head. After resting for six hours, you can slowly get out of bed and move around, such as taking a walk or doing some simple stretching exercises. This can help avoid blood stasis in the body after the operation.

2. Observe vaginal bleeding after surgery. If you find heavy vaginal bleeding, you should promptly report the situation to your doctor and follow the doctor's instructions to deal with the vaginal bleeding.

3. It is also necessary to observe the urination of patients after surgery. If the patient is found to have difficulty urinating, he or she needs to be helped to urinate, and catheterization can be used if necessary.

4. If the patient's perineum is applied with medicine after surgery, you must pay attention to the hygiene of the patient's perineum. The perineum should be cleaned twice a day to avoid infection by bacteria.

5. If the patient feels pain, the pain can be relieved by diverting the patient's attention. If the pain is severe, a certain amount of analgesics can be given to relieve the pain.

6. Diet. Generally, there are no special dietary precautions after hysteroscopic IUD removal surgery, but you should be careful not to eat spicy or irritating foods or foods that are difficult to digest after the surgery.

The above is an introduction to what to pay attention to after hysteroscopic IUD removal. I hope that after reading this introduction, everyone will have a better understanding of the issues that need to be paid attention to after IUD removal surgery. In fact, with the continuous development of medical technology, hysteroscopic IUD removal is no longer a difficult operation. As long as patients go to a regular hospital for surgery and actively carry out postoperative care, most patients can recover in a relatively short time.