Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that lets your physician look directly inside your uterus with a tiny camera to diagnose and sometimes treat problems such as abnormal bleeding, polyps, or fibroids. This is a common procedure that has replaced other more invasive procedures. There are no incisions.
Hysteroscopy
A thin lighted telescope with a camera (hysteroscope) is passed through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. Your physician may look only or may perform a procedure at the same time – like removal of a polyp or fibroid. An incision is not required.
Typically, a Hysteroscopy is recommended for these reasons:
Sedation or anesthesia is used, you’ll be given information in advance. Be sure to follow the instructions for food, drink, and medications. Plan to have someone drive you home.
The whole procedure typically takes about an hour or less. Here’s what will likely happen:
Most women return to normal activities within a day or two. You will be given post-procedure instructions regarding tampons, intercourse and other details.
Common Gynecologic Surgical Treatments
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