Each person’s recovery time may be a bit different, depending on the individual as well as the procedure.
You can expect to feel back to your baseline within a few days and most people are able to return to work soon after their procedure, especially if it was done without general anesthesia.
You may experience some vaginal bleeding after this procedure. This bleeding might be heavier than a normal period and it can stop and start. These variations are normal, and don’t usually last for more than 2 weeks.
We recommend that you not take baths, swim or put anything into the vagina (including sex), until the bleeding has stopped.
Pain medications
You may experience cramping pain after a hysteroscopy and can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Alleve). If your pain is not adequately managed with these pain medications you should let your doctor know.
Heat packs
You can apply heat to your abdomen. This improves blood flow and helps relieve pain.
Exercise
Exercises will help restore strength and range of motion.
Relaxation techniques
Imagery, music and rest are other ways to help relieve pain.
You should call your care provider if you experience:
Heavy vaginal bleeding requiring a change of pad every hour or more frequently
Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Fever over 38 degrees Celsius
Chest pain, shortness of breath
Severe pain that is not improved with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Alleve)
If you cannot reach your surgeon, or it is after-hours, please present to the emergency room at the centre where you had your procedure.
Your doctor will schedule a follow up visit after the procedure. At this visit they will ask about your recovery and review the results if you had any tissue removed.