When women suffer from uterine diseases, active treatment is necessary. If left unchecked, the worsening of the condition is likely to affect fertility. Hysteroscopy is often used in the examination and treatment of uterine diseases. So, is hysteroscopy performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia for women?
Whether women undergo hysteroscopy under general anesthesia or local anesthesia depends on the specific situation, and the method of anesthesia generally depends on the operation of the hysteroscope. If only hysteroscopy examination is performed without surgery, due to the short operation time of the uterine cavity, the patient's pain is relatively small, and local anesthesia can be used at this time.
If hysteroscopy surgery is performed, the lesion in the uterine cavity must be removed, which requires general anesthesia. Under general anesthesia, patients do not feel pain, so they tend to be more relaxed, which can prevent them from moving around due to pain. After general anesthesia, the patient will fall asleep and undergo surgery while sleeping, which is more conducive to the doctor's operation. However, after the patient wakes up, they may feel mild abdominal pain.
Hysteroscopy is currently a relatively advanced examination and treatment method, especially hysteroscopic surgery, which has advantages such as minimal trauma and fast recovery. Through hysteroscopy examination, doctors can clearly see the patient's area and collect live samples, which is very helpful for the diagnosis of diseases.
