Is it painful to have a hysteroscopy?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, hysteroscopy is performed under anesthesia. After hysteroscopy, there is usually a small amount of vaginal bleeding, which typically stops within a week. Excessive bleeding during hysteroscopy may be caused by excessive cutting, poor uterine contractions, or incomplete hemostasis during the procedure. Hemostasis can be achieved using an electrocoagulator or by compressing with a Foley catheter for 6 to 8 hours.