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Hysteroscopy experiences AT MAYO specifically
Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 28 7:37am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
@itisi
While I don't know of anyone who has had a D&C without anesthesia I would think this is a possibility you can discuss with your doctor. Since I had a hysteroscopy and a D&C when I had spotting here is what I do know. The uterus needs to be distended (basically inflated) to allow the physician access to visualize the uterus and do the procedure. In order to distend the uterus CO2 (carbon dioxide) is introduced through the cervix. That's what I experienced however I had anesthesia so I wasn't uncomfortable during the procedure. I was uncomfortable when I woke up because there was still that gas in my uterus. Once the gas was absorbed which took a few hours I felt better. For many people, that introduction of the gas can be uncomfortable. So this is something to discuss with your physician who will do the procedure and find out what they recommend.
By the way, CO2 is what is usually introduced into the colon in order to do a colonoscopy. My husband has colonoscopies without sedation and he doesn't mind the brief periods of discomfort. Still, each time he has a colonoscopy he has to first discuss this with the doctor who will do the procedure.
When is your procedure scheduled?
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First, I thank you for sharing your experience w/me. I didn't know abt. this website until yesterday!!!
To answer your question:This coming Friday. Have had quite a time finding a Dr.
My Pimary Dr. dismissed the spotting last year in July. Said I was one of the healthiest 87 year olds around and to just go and enjoy my life. He just said I should eat more. My diet is another story.
He would NOT give me a referral to a Gynecologist, and it took me months to find one......another story because this Dr. scheduled the 2 procedures for last month. Would not hear of doing them w/out anesthesia, even though I've had a colonoscopy and a D&C w/out anesthesia.
The two procedures were cancelled by the Anesthesiologist as I was already getting a gown for the surgery! Reason: The Dr. was going to do it in a day surgery location, and I needed someone to watch me for 24 hours, which was not possible at that time.
Went home and Dr. never contacted me! That is another story... "smile"
I am now w/another Gyn. which my Primary Dr. send referral to, finally. This Dr. said I have to have anesthesia, and is scheduled to be in a hospital. I am to go to the hospital in a few days for them to check me and give me instructions, etc.
Well that is as briefly as I can put my experience so far.....