• To find the cause of severe cramping or abnormal bleeding.
• To diagnose causes of infertility or repeated miscarriages.
• To evaluate uterine adhesions (Asherman’s syndrome), small fibroids or polyps.
• Check for endometrial cancer.
• Benefits of Hysteroscopy

• Shorter hospital stay.
• Shorter recovery time.
• Less pain medication needed after surgery.
• Avoidance of hysterectomy.
• Possible avoidance of ‘open’ abdominal surgery.
• During the procedure

• A patient is asked to remove clothing and will be given a gown to wear.
• A patient is asked to empty the bladder prior to the procedure.
• The vaginal area will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution.
• The hysteroscope is inserted into the vagina, through the cervix, and into the uterus.
• The wall of the uterus is examined for abnormalities. Photographs or video documentation may be made. Biopsy specimens may be taken.
• If a procedure, such as fibroid removal, is to be performed, instruments will be inserted through the hysteroscope.
• The hysteroscope will be removed after the procedure is complete.

Complications

Hysteroscopy is a very safe procedure, with a low risk of complications. With advancements in medical technology, the complication rate has been decreasing over the years. This has been demonstrated by improvements in equipment and experience of the surgeons.