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Is diagnostic hysteroscopy painful?

2 weeks ago

I’ve been recommended to undergo diagnostic hysteroscopy to see if everything is ok. I’ve never been under anesthesia but my doctor recommended I could get it because of how nervous I am. The other option is to just do it in-office but I wonder how painful it could be? I’m leaning towards the second option because it is less expensive but I don’t want the pain.

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ZXKM8854

2 weeks ago

From what I’ve heard, “painful” really depends on the person and whether it’s purely diagnostic or if they end up doing something during the procedure too. A lot of women describe it more like intense period cramps than sharp pain.

Some common things people mention:

  1. discomfort when the scope goes in
  2. cramping when the uterus is expanded with fluid
  3. pressure rather than actual pain
  4. mild spotting afterward


One doctor explained it pretty well by saying: “Most patients tolerate it well, but anxiety can make the experience feel worse.” That honestly seems true from a lot of experiences I’ve read.


A few people say it was “way easier than expected,” while others say they wished they had asked for pain relief beforehand. So I’d definitely ask your clinic:

• Will I get local anesthesia or sedation?

• Should I take ibuprofen before coming?

• How long does it usually last?


The actual procedure is usually pretty short though. For many people it’s over in 10 to 15 minutes, with cramps fading later the same day.

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GSBK1733

1 week ago

They kept telling me to expect mild pain like period cramps and I checked on multiple occasions. No, it wasn’t mild pain. It was horrendous. Immediately I felt so uncomfortable and was limping to my car two hrs later.

I do not believe I was the first woman to experience it; why could not they be honest?

I do not recommend anyone to do it unless they absolutely need it. If you must, get anesthesia.

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