Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive endoscopic method that allows visualization of the cervical canal and uterine cavity. It helps diagnose certain conditions that cannot be detected by non-invasive methods (e.g., ultrasound) and, if necessary, can also be surgically treated hysteroscopically.
Hysteroscopy can be diagnostic or operative. Diagnostic hysteroscopy seeks to find the cause of the patient's difficulties or is necessary to confirm or rule out the patient's diagnosis. Operative hysteroscopy is indicated for the surgical treatment of an existing problem.
Indications for hysteroscopy include:
- Infertility
- Some congenital uterine anomalies
- Endometrial polyp
- Suspected adhesions in the uterine cavity
- Fibroid growing into the uterine cavity
- Assessment of the uterine lining
Basic Information
- The procedure is performed under general anesthesia
- Diagnostic hysteroscopy can be performed under certain conditions without anesthesia
- The patient should arrive fasting for the procedure
- After the operation, the patient is monitored and, if in good postoperative condition, is subsequently discharged for home care
- Postoperative complications are rare (rarely, bleeding, embolization, thrombosis, or perforation of the uterine wall may occur)
- The patient schedules a follow-up appointment with the surgeon