Post Procedure Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy
What to expect after a Hysteroscopy:
- You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours.
- Most patients are able to resume normal activity after twenty-four (24) hours.
- You may return to work the day after the procedure.
Instructions:
- You will need to be driven home because of the medications given to you for the procedure.
- You will want to start with a light diet and then increase as tolerated.
- Take it easy the day of the procedure and avoid any strenuous activity for twenty-four (24) hours.
- Nothing in the vagina for two (2) to three (3) weeks (no tampons, douching or intercourse).
- Take pain medication as directed by your physician.
- No driving while taking prescription pain medications.
- An antibiotic, if prescribed, should be taken until completed.
- No alcohol for twenty-four (24) hours after the procedure.
- Other: ________________________________
Please call our office at (860) 646-1157 if you notice any of the following:
- Fever of 100.4 or greater.
- Heavy bleeding or worsening of pelvic pain develops.
- Nausea / vomiting.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Vaginal discharge with odor develops.
- Other: ________________________________