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Hysteroscopy for Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Home Care and Complications

What happens later at home?

Later a woman may:

feel sleepy or groggy from the anesthesia

have menstrual-like cramps

retain more urine than usual

feel burning when urinating for a few hours after surgery

have watery vaginal discharge for 1 to 4 weeks

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

Although this is a minor procedure, problems may occur, including:

problems related to anesthesia, such as an allergic reaction or trouble breathing

pain during the procedure if local anesthesia is insufficient

a puncture of the uterus, which may injure the bowel or bladder

infection of the cervix, uterine lining, or fallopian tubes

vaginal bleeding from blood vessels in the uterus or a torn cervix

too much fluid, which can cause salt imbalance, fluid in the lungs known as pulmonary edema, or kidney shutdown, known as acute renal failure. This is more common when the procedure takes a long time and large amounts of fluid are used in the uterus.

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