Hysteroscopy
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
![Hysteroscopic Polypectomy hysteroscopy operation](https://eatprayendoscopy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hysteroscopic-Polypectomy-2.jpg)
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.