Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a surgery in which a telescope is inserted into the uterus. This telescope is connected to a camera and a monitor to see the inside of the uterus and to treat any abnormalities.

Why Is Hysteroscopy Done?

Infertility
Recurrent abortions
To diagnose the cause of heavy bleeding.
Prior to IVF to see the cavity
To treat uterine polyps
To treat submucous fibroids
To treat intra uterine adhesions
To treat some abnormalities of uterus like uterine septum

Procedure

It is a usually a day care surgery. The patient is given a short general anaesthesia. The instrument is inserted inside the uterus through the vagina and the cavity visualized.