Polyp of the uterus is a pathological entity protruding over the mucosa. Such education does not pose a direct threat to the life of a woman, but, as a rule, prevents the onset of pregnancy. Doctors say that if there is no qualified treatment for pathology, the polyp can later be transformed into a cancer tumor after some time. At the moment, there are several methods of influencing these education, but hysteroscopy is the most appropriate option for polyp removal.
Hysteroscopy of the polyp: about the procedure
The procedure is a modern method of diagnosing the uterus and targeting the removal of pathological formations of the mucosa. Unlike previous methods of treatment, removal of the polyp of the cervical canal and the uterine cavity with hysteroscopy does not cause complications.
The essence of the procedure is to conduct a hysteroscope in the uterus, which is a flexible tube with an optical device (camera). Thus, with hysteroscopy (polypectomy), the physician can visually inspect the uterine mucosa for inflammations and formations. When polyps are detected, they are targeted for removal.
Preparation for hysteroscopy of the uterine polyp
Before hysteroscopy, the doctor should explain the essence of the procedure to the patient, and also choose the type of anesthesia. It is necessary to inform the doctor:
- about allergies to any medications;
- on taking medicines or herbal supplements;
- about the problems of blood clotting.
As a rule, hysteroscopy of the endometrial polyp is performed after the end of menstruation, but not later than on the tenth day of the cycle. It is believed that it is during this period that the maximum effectiveness of the procedure can be achieved.
Before hysteroscopy, namely, removal of the endometrial polyp , the patient is advised not to eat and drink for 4-6 hours. A week before the procedure, it is better not to take anti-inflammatory and blood thinning medications. The procedure takes 10 to 45 minutes and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
Removal of the polyp of the uterus during hysteroscopy
As a rule, the procedure is as follows:
- the patient is given anesthesia, the form of which is stipulated in advance;
- the doctor enters the hysteroscope into the uterine cavity;
- The uterine cavity is filled with carbon dioxide or liquid for better visualization;
- if as a result of the examination of the uterus polyps of the endometrium were detected, their aiming is removed by the instrument attached to the hysteroscope;
- after removal of the polyp, repeated examination of the mucosa is carried out for the remnants of the formations;
- if the polyp or its base is not removed completely, a repeated deletion followed by inspection is performed.
Recovery after hysteroscopy
As a rule, hysteroscopy is performed on an outpatient basis. Recovery after removal of the polyp with hysteroscopy depends on the type of anesthesia used, but most often the patient does not have complaints. Occasionally a woman can feel the pains in the lower abdomen resembling menstrual cramps. Bloody discharge usually ends 2-3 days after the procedure.
In most cases, patients return to normal life within 1-2 days after the operation. In the first week it is strictly forbidden to use any medications without agreement with the attending physician.
It is necessary to immediately seek medical help if:
- you observe heavy bleeding from the vagina;
- vaginal discharge has a dark color or unpleasant odor;
- acute pain lasts more than two days;
- a high body temperature rose.