What type of anesthesia will be used for hysteroscopy?
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) or local anesthesia with sedation is increasingly being used (and is preferred by some patients and physicians) to avoid some of the complications from general anesthesia. In this case, medications will be given to you by IV to prevent discomfort and to make you very sleepy. You may feel some pressure in the area of the surgery, but more medication can be given to you to prevent any pain. After the surgery is over, you may have some nausea and pelvic discomfort, but usually less discomfort than after general anesthesia. General anesthesia can be used to prevent discomfort and recall during the procedure. During general anesthesia, you will be completely asleep. After the surgery is finished you will be awakened. You may experience nausea and/or vomiting, pain in the pelvic area (like a painful menstrual period), muscle aches, sore throat, and sleepiness. Medications will be given to you in the recovery room to treat these conditions, should they occur. B
