HysteroscopyHysteroscopyWhy It Is Done
A hysteroscopy may be done to:
- Find the cause of abnormal bleeding. Your
doctor can pass heated tools through the hysteroscope to stop the
bleeding.
- Find the cause of bleeding after
menopause.
- See whether a problem in the shape or size of the uterus
or if scar tissue in the uterus is the cause of infertility.
- Look
at the uterine openings to the
fallopian tubes. If the tubes are blocked, your doctor
may be able to open the tubes with special tools passed through the
hysteroscope.
- Find the possible cause of repeated
miscarriages. Other tests may also be
done.
- Find and reposition a misplaced
intrauterine device (IUD).
- Find and remove
small fibroids or polyps.
- Use heated tools to remove problem areas
in the lining of the uterus (endometrial ablation).
- Place a contraceptive implant (Essure)
into the opening of the fallopian tubes as a method of permanent
sterilization.
Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology Last Updated: February 22, 2008 |
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