WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: alternatives to hysteroscopy, post-septum resection

Re: alternatives to hysteroscopy, post-septum resection

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 20:38:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 14 Dec 1999, leslie wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I underwent lap/hysteroscopy to resect a uterine septum 3 days ago. I
>have had mild cramping, moderate pain around the incision sites but
>absolutely no bleeding or even spotting. Is this normal?

Sounds normal so far.

>Also, my surgeon wants to do a "flexible hysteroscopy" in two weeks to
>ensure (I assume) that the resection was successful. My concerns: the
>HSG I underwent at the beginning of this process was extremely painful,
>and my surgeon reported that he had a very difficult time dilating my
>cervix during the surgery. Will an in-office hysteroscopy witohut the
>benefit of general anesthesia be painful given the difficulty with
>cervical dilatation?

Since you are post op, it is usually easier.

>Are there any viable less-invasive options that
>will yield the same infomration?

Sonohysterogram.

>Thanks again for your help, in advance...
>
>--
>Leslie
>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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