Does hysteroscopy require anesthesia?

When a woman is suspected of having uterine fibroids or other uterine diseases, hysteroscopy should be used. Hysteroscopy is an examination method and also a treatment method. Compared with traditional surgery, this type of surgery has less trauma, shorter time and less bleeding. However, many patients are particularly concerned about whether anesthesia is needed during this surgery.

Hysteroscopy is an advanced examination and treatment device that can make a definite diagnosis of diseases inside the uterine cavity and can also perform minimally invasive surgical treatment on the diseased site. The method of anesthesia needs to be decided according to the different conditions of the patients. In some cases, general anesthesia can be used, in some cases local anesthesia, and some patients may not even need to use anesthetics, but only need to use painkillers. General anesthesia is suitable for brief hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. You will not feel any pain during the operation and it is relatively safe, but it may be more expensive.

Most intrauterine surgeries are minimally invasive surgeries with a relatively short operation time and less pain for the patient. If painkillers are used, there will be a little pain during the operation, but most patients can bear it. Before carrying out this operation, relevant inspections should actually be done. Generally, patients can recover within one month after surgery.

There is a time limit for hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, preferably 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period is completely over, because there is less uterine wall mucus and bleeding in recent days, so it is easy to observe the condition of the uterine cavity and use hysteroscope to see more clearly. Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy are performed within this time frame, and the endometrium will not enter the abdomen from the fallopian tubes.

In the case of hysteroscopic surgery, some patients need anesthesia, while some patients do not. This decision needs to be made based on the patient's specific condition and their surgical treatment method. It is best for patients to go to the hospital for examination 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period is completely over. If uterine fibroids are suspected or other inconvenient symptoms are suspected, hospitalization for observation is generally required. If only a simple diagnosis is required, then you can go home immediately after the examination.