Is intrauterine adhesion surgery painful?

Uterine adhesion surgery generally does not cause severe pain. Anesthesia is used during the surgery, and there may be slight discomfort after the surgery. Intrauterine adhesions are usually caused by endometrial damage, infection and other factors, and manifest as symptoms such as reduced menstrual flow, amenorrhea or infertility.

Uterine adhesion surgery is usually performed under intravenous anesthesia or general anesthesia. The patient is unconscious during the operation and does not feel pain. After the postoperative anesthesia wears off, you may experience dull pain or a feeling of distension in the lower abdomen. The degree varies from person to person, but most people can tolerate it. The doctor will prescribe painkillers to relieve discomfort depending on the situation. Postoperative pain is related to the severity of adhesions and the scope of surgery. The pain will be mild after separation of mild adhesions, but the discomfort may be more obvious after separation of extensive adhesions.

In rare cases, if the patient is insensitive to anesthetic drugs or has contraindications to anesthesia, he may feel some pain during the operation. If symptoms such as persistent severe abdominal pain and fever occur after surgery, you need to be alert to complications such as infection or uterine perforation, and seek medical treatment promptly. Patients with severe cardiopulmonary disease or coagulation disorders have relatively high surgical risks and require thorough preoperative evaluation.

After surgery, you need to use antibiotics as directed by your doctor to prevent infection, avoid strenuous exercise, and keep the perineum clean. Sexual intercourse and bathing are prohibited for 1 month after surgery, and the recovery of the uterine cavity is reviewed regularly. The diet should be light and rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, eggs, etc., which is helpful for wound repair. Endometrial repair needs to be evaluated by ultrasound or hysteroscopy 3 to 6 months after surgery, and if necessary, secondary adhesion separation or the placement of an intrauterine device to prevent re-adhesion.