A local anesthetic is injected into your chest area. This numbs the area where the port is inserted. You should only feel a little pain or discomfort during the procedure. You are given small amount of a medicine in your IV to help you relax. Why would someone have aRead More →
Does IUI Hurt? The IUI procedure should only take a few minutes and it shouldn’t hurt. Some mild discomfort may occur when the speculum is inserted, or you may experience cramping when the catheter passes through the cervix. The discomfort is temporary and should be gone by the end ofRead More →
The procedure shouldn’t be painful. However, you may experience some cramping during the procedure. Your doctor may order some type of sedative for you to take beforehand so that you’ll be more relaxed. Why would someone need a D&C? Your doctor may do this to: Clear out tissues that remainRead More →
The procedure shouldn’t be painful. However, you may experience some cramping during the procedure. Your doctor may order some type of sedative for you to take beforehand so that you’ll be more relaxed. Is DNC major surgery? A D&C is a minor surgical procedure to remove tissue from the uterusRead More →
Having a transvaginal ultrasound may feel a little bit uncomfortable or embarrassing, but it shouldn’t hurt. If you have had a cervical smear before, then you will probably find that the transvaginal scan is less uncomfortable because there is no need to hold the vagina open with a speculum. HowRead More →