What are the disadvantages of laparoscopy?

Dear female friends, you must pay attention to self-protection. Compared with men, the female reproductive system is very complex and sensitive. Minor gynecological diseases often occur. You must seize the time to treat them. If some gynecological diseases develop more seriously, you may need a hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Even if this operation is the most advanced at present, it will also cause a lot of harm to the patient.

Disadvantages of laparoscopy:

1. What is the purpose of hysteroscopy?

Hysteroscopy is performed to detect any abnormalities or lesions in the uterine cavity. General uterine cavity and endometrial diseases can be treated through hysteroscopy, such as unexplained abnormal uterine bleeding, endometrial polyps, uterine cavity adhesions, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc. In vitro fertilization is to implant the embryo into the woman's uterus. If there is an abnormality in the endometrium, the pregnancy rate will inevitably be affected, so a hysteroscopy is recommended before embryo transplantation.

2. When is hysteroscopy usually performed?

It is generally recommended to do it three to seven days after the menstrual period ends. After the menstruation is completely over, the field of view during hysteroscopy is clear, which is helpful for the evaluation of endometrial diseases and is not prone to infection. For some patients, hysteroscopy can be performed at an appropriate time after ovulation.

3. Will the hysteroscopy process be painful ?

The commonly used hysteroscopic examination scope is about 4.5-5.5mm in diameter, which is very small, and the examination process only takes a few minutes. Therefore, most patients can tolerate it. However, everyone has different levels of sensitivity to pain. If you are worried that you cannot bear it or feel scared, you can choose intravenous anesthesia during the examination to ensure that the hysteroscopy is completed without pain.

4. If a lesion is found during the examination, how should it be treated?

Most patients undergoing in vitro fertilization will find some minor problems during the examination, such as small polyps, mild adhesions, etc. Such situations can generally be dealt with during the examination and will not interfere with the normal progress of the IVF cycle.

5. After hysteroscopy, the doctor recommends taking antibiotics. Will it affect pregnancy?

As we all know, women who are planning to get pregnant will be particularly cautious about taking medications to avoid affecting the fetus. It is generally recommended to take antibiotics after hysteroscopy to avoid infection. The cephalosporins and amoxicillin used are Class B for use by pregnant women according to the FDA. In other words, it is relatively safe for the fetus and can be used with confidence. For women who are planning to get pregnant, any medication used within 21 days after ovulation will have no effect on the fetus.

6. Will the disease recur after hysteroscopy? Is a follow-up examination necessary?

Some patients with polycystic ovary have long-term anovulation, which causes polyp-like changes in the endometrium, or endometrial hyperplasia and intrauterine adhesions, which can also be said to be intractable diseases of infertility. The recurrence rate after surgery in the above cases is relatively high. According to the doctor's advice, necessary follow-up examinations can improve the success rate of in vitro fertilization.

In general, the key to the success of in vitro fertilization lies in the quality of the embryo and the receptivity of the endometrium, both of which are indispensable. In simple terms, good seeds and good soil are needed, and the endometrial environment is the good soil. What hysteroscopy needs to do is to understand the soil conditions for the implantation of the fertilized egg, identify problems, and improve them, thereby improving the receptivity of the endometrium. You still need to follow your doctor's advice on whether to do a hysteroscopy or not.