What is hysteroscopy used for?

A hysteroscopy can be used to: investigate symptoms or problems – such as heavy periods, unusual vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, pelvic pain, repeated miscarriages or difficulty getting pregnant. diagnose conditions – such as fibroids and polyps (non-cancerous growths in the womb)

Why hysteroscopy surgery is done?

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your uterus in order to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding. Hysteroscopy is done using a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube that is inserted into the vagina to examine the cervix and inside of the uterus.

What kind of surgery is hysteroscopy?

Hysteroscopy is a form of minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon inserts a tiny telescope (hysteroscope) through the cervix into the uterus. The hysteroscope allows the surgeon to visualize the inside of the uterine cavity on a video monitor. The uterine cavity is then inspected for any abnormality.

Can I get pregnant after hysteroscopy?

Observational studies suggest higher pregnancy rates after the hysteroscopic removal of endometrial polyps, submucous fibroids, uterine septum or intrauterine adhesions, which are present in 10\% to 15\% of women seeking treatment for subfertility.

What are the side effects of hysteroscopy?

You may have cramping and vaginal bleeding for a day or two after the procedure. Report fever, severe abdominal pain, or heavy vaginal bleeding or discharge. You may have gas in the digestive tract and pains from the gas given during the procedure. This can last for about 24 hours.

Should I be worried about hysteroscopy?

Hysteroscopy is a very safe procedure. However, there is a small risk of problems. The uterus or cervix can be punctured by the hysteroscope, bleeding may occur, or excess fluid may build up in your system. In very rare cases, hysteroscopy can cause life-threatening problems.

Which is better hysteroscopy or D&C?

Diagnostic hysteroscopy is usually done on an outpatient basis with either general or local anesthesia and takes about thirty minutes to perform. Curettage or scraping of the inside of the uterine cavity may be performed after hysteroscopy; this allows a better diagnosis on the tissue.

What are the side effects after a hysteroscopy?

How long does it take to heal after hysteroscopy?

You will probably be able to go back to most of your normal activities in 1 or 2 days. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible.

Can a hysteroscopy delay your period?

A hysteroscopy may delay your period by roughly two weeks, either early or late. Since a GYN surgeon will be accessing the uterus and clearing it for inspection during a hysteroscopy, the uterus will need to build a new tissue lining after the procedure.

How long after hysteroscopy do you get your period?

Post-Discharge Care If still actively bleeding bathing is allowed but swimming in public pools should be avoided for around two weeks. The next menstrual period may occur in around four to six weeks and may not be the same as your regular period.

What should I avoid after hysteroscopy?

Personal Care: During surgery your cervix was dilated to allow for instruments to be used inside the uterus. To prevent bacteria from entering this area, do not use anything vaginally for two weeks – no tampons, no douching, no intercourse.

Why do I need a hysteroscopy?

Diagnostic hysteroscopy can be used to diagnose certain conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, repeated miscarriages, adhesions, fibroid tumors, polyps, or to locate displaced intrauterine devices (IUDs).

What does the name hysteroscopy mean?

Medical Definition of Hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy: A procedure to see inside the uterus (the womb) using a viewing scope that is inserted into the vagina up through the cervix into the uterus.

What happens during a hysteroscopy?

The hysteroscope is connected to a camera and a TV monitor, which show the inside of your uterus. Some gas or fluid may be pumped into your uterus to make it swell a little. This makes it easier to see the lining of your uterus. After this, the doctor may take a tiny piece of tissue (biopsy) from your uterus.

Should I get a hysteroscopy?

Shorter hospital stay.

Shorter recovery time.

Less pain medication needed after surgery.

Avoidance of hysterectomy.

Possible avoidance of “open” abdominal surgery.

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