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title: "Tips on how to prepare for a surgical procedure"
date: 2024-06-27
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# Tips on how to prepare for a surgical procedure

Some tips to prepare for laparoscopy or hysteroscopy are:

1. **Before Surgery**: Optimize weight, stop oral contraceptives a month prior, and use alternative contraception.
2. **Day Before**: Remove jewelry, piercings, and nail polish. Avoid food and drink after midnight.
3. **Day Of**: Avoid makeup and hair products, but you can brush teeth and wash your face. Wear loose clothing and bring necessary documents.
4. **At the Hospital**: Arrive early, check in, and go through standard pre-surgery procedures.

For further tips, read this[ article](https://embracefertility.org/tips-to-prepare-for-laparoscopy-or-hysteroscopy/#:~:text=The%20day%20before%20your%20surgery%3A&text=Remove%20all%20jewellery%2C%20piercings%2C%20and,as%20advised%20by%20your%20hospital.) by Dr. Tran Nguyen of Embrace Fertility