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Having a hysteroscopy in office. very nervous!! was given the option for general anesthsia. how painful? have retained placentacfragment, she thinks.

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Verysafe: Most anesthesiologists use Propofol along with some analgesics. You should not be aware of anything during the procedure. Can have cramping, aching feeling afterward.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It might be a : little uncomfortable. If you optioned the general anesthesia of course it would be painless but recovery might have some cramping and nausea

Dr Anderson and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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A member asked:

Having a hysteroscopy in office. very nervous!! was given the option for general anesthsia. how painful? have retained placentacfragment, she thinks.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. William Jenkins answered

Dr Anderson and another doctor agreed

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