What should I pay attention to when doing hysteroscopy?

I believe that most women are familiar with hysteroscopic surgery. In addition to treating a variety of gynecological diseases, this surgery can also play a therapeutic role. It can be used to understand diseases such as ovarian rupture, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. The surgery causes very little trauma and the recovery time after the surgery is relatively short. But even so, you still need to pay attention to related matters when performing this surgery.

Precautions for laparoscopy:

Precautions for hysteroscopy

(1) The best time to perform hysteroscopy is 9-13 days of the menstrual cycle;

(2) Take antibiotics as directed by the doctor after surgery;

(3) There may be a small amount of bloody vaginal discharge within 2-7 days after surgery;

(4) Keep the perineum clean. Avoid sexual intercourse and bathing within two weeks after the examination.

Clinical significance of hysteroscopy:

1. Suitable for vaginal disease examination of young girls or unmarried women;

2. It is used for the examination of unexplained vaginal bleeding, irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, family planning, infertility, etc. to exclude the presence of inflammatory tumors, foreign bodies, deformities, adhesions, hemangiomas or abnormal pregnancy;

3. Under direct vision, local biopsy, cervical polypectomy, endometrial polypectomy, decomposition of cervical adhesions, removal of uterine septum, endometrial resection, removal and extraction of intrauterine contraceptive devices or other foreign bodies can be performed. Fallopian tube occlusion or tubal insufflation and artificial insemination can also be performed.

Preoperative preparation:

1. Please maintain good personal hygiene before the operation, such as washing your hair, taking a shower, cutting your nails, removing nail polish, and paying special attention to the cleanliness of the navel, abdomen and vulva.

2. In terms of diet, one day before the operation, you should eat light, easily digestible semi-liquid food, mainly porridge, or according to the requirements of medical staff. Avoid eating too much meat and fish to prevent postoperative intestinal bloating.

3. Perform a cleansing enema the night before surgery. It is not advisable to leave the ward.

4. You cannot eat or drink on the day of surgery until you enter the operating room.

5. Please urinate as needed before entering the operating room.

6. You are not allowed to bring removable dentures, jewelry, watches, hairpins, contact lenses, etc. into the operating room, and there must not be any items in your clothing pockets.

7. Before the operation, you must change your clothes and cannot wear your own clothes, including underwear. Please wear your shirt inside out and button it at the back.

8. At the same time, you must be mentally prepared, adjust your mental state, and ensure adequate sleep. Take oral sedatives as directed by your doctor when necessary.