What to Expect After a Hysteroscopy

  • Mild discomfort Day 0 (day of surgery): Nurofen or Panado usually OK.
  • Spotting: Expected around a week or two
  • Daily activities: Resumption of normal activities on Day 1 (back to work).
  • Non-strenuous exercise permitted from Day 2.
  • Sexual activity from Day 2.
  • Antibiotics is usually prescribed; the full course must be completed.
  • NB: All of the above applies unless Dr. La Grange has given you other specific, individual instructions.

Alarming symptoms:

(Please contact the practice or the after-hours number if you experience any of the following)

  • Gradually worsening cramps
  • Uncontrollable pain
  • Fever
  • Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
  • Rash

Pathology Results: Usually available within 2–4 working days, unless there are delays at the laboratory.