Does it hurt to have a hysteroscopy?

Most women do not experience significant pain during a hysteroscopy because there are options for general anesthesia in a vein or local infiltration anesthesia. However, if the woman has not experienced sexual intercourse, she may experience a slight swelling and pain. When doing hysteroscopy, in order to better allow the cervix to relax and dilate, intra-venous general anesthesia or local use of infiltration anesthetics will be chosen. After experiencing anesthesia, the patient’s sensitivity to pain will be greatly reduced, so the discomfort brought about by hysteroscopy after entry is generally negligible. However, it should be noted that if a woman has not had sex or given birth, the cervical opening may be narrower and tighter, so after the hysteroscope enters, there may be a slight swelling and pain sensation, but usually after a few minutes will be relieved. If the patient is sensitive to pain, the doctor may increase the dose of anesthesia at his discretion. If you have a need for hysteroscopy, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital.