Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to look inside the uterus with a thin long instrument that has a camera at one end. It is done either to diagnose a problem inside the uterus or to treat a problem.

The common situations when one would need a hysteroscopy are

Hysteroscopy may be done in the outpatient but that needs a very special instrument. By and large it is done in the hospital as a day care procedure under an anesthetic. Some basic blood tests may be required for this purpose. You need to come fasting on the day of the procedure. Once under the anesthetic, the neck of the uterus is gently dilated so that the hysteroscope can be inserted inside. Then a fluid (usually saline for diagnostic procedures and glycine for operative procedures) is used to distend the cavity so that we can see inside.

A good look inside allows us to see

shape of the cavity,
Presence of a septum that divides the cavity.
presence of fibroid or polyp,
presence of adhesions,
thickened abnormal lining
lost intra-uterine device can be located

In case the procedure is done for treatment then following procedures are conducted

After the procedure the recovery is usually quick, and and one can leave the hospital on the same day. One can return to work on the next day. Only in certain situations one would need rest for few days. The follow up would depend on the situation.

The procedure is very safe but there are risks as with all surgical procedures. It may be related to the anesthesia or to the procedure itself.

Dr. Sangeeta offers hysteroscopic surgery in hospitals with state of the art facilities.