What is hysteroscopy used for?
This procedure allows us to see if there are any uterine cavity defects such as: • Fibroid tumors • Endometrial polyps • Intrauterine scar tissue • A bicornuate uterus or septate uterine malformation • Other uterine problems If any defects are found then they should be corrected with operative hysteroscopy which involves placing instruments through ports in the scope that allow us to cut, cauterize, etc. to correct the problem. Ultrasound with saline – hydrosonogram – shows uterus, endometrial cavity (black area in middle), and polyp (between cursors) Hysteroscopic view of same polyp at the time of resection procedure A large polyp at the top of the uterine cavity The same polyp being resected with hysteroscopic scissors Is it a big procedure? How much work would I miss? Hysteroscopy is an out-patient procedure that is usually done in a hospital but can also be done in the office. The actual procedure (diagnostic) usually takes 2-5 minutes. No anesthesia at all is needed for most cases
