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Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the womb (uterus). It's carried out using a hysteroscope, which is a narrow telescope with a light and camera at the end. Images are sent to a monitor so your doctor or specialist nurse can see inside your womb.

Benefits of Hysteroscopy

  • Diagnoses causes of recurring miscarriages

  • Identifies abnormalities in the female genital tract

  • A shorter hospital stay

  • Less pain medication and avoidance of open surgeries

  • Less risk of a hysterectomy

Why is a Hysteroscopy Performed? 

  • Investigating the cause of repeated pregnancy loss

  • Investigating the cause of unusual vaginal bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding 

  • Investigating uterine disorders, such as fibroids and polyps

  • Investigating the cause of pelvic pain 

  • Collecting a sample of tissue for a biopsy

  • Finding and removing displaced intrauterine devices (IUDs) 

  • Removing intrauterine adhesions, which are scar tissue that disrupts menstrual periods and reduces fertility

  • Removing fibroids and polyps

  • Performing a sterilization procedure as a form of birth control

  • Your Pap test results are abnormal

  • You’ve been bleeding after menopause

  • Your IUD has come out of place

  • There are fibroids, polyps, or scarring on your uterus

  • You’ve had more than one miscarriage or problems getting pregnant

Hysteroscopic Surgeries:

  • Polyps

  • Uterine Septum

  • Metroplasty

  • Tubal Cannulation

  •  Arcuate Uterus, Robert’s Uterus

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