Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is looking at the inside of the uterus with an endosope. This procedure can easily be done in the office, and patients can resume normal activity afterwards. The scopes used today are so thin that there is minimal discomfort to the patient.
A hysteroscopy can help find fibroids (myomas, tumors) or polyps that have developed in the uterus and may be causing severe cramping, heavy periods, or bleeding between periods.
Once the physician locates the problem, he/she may be able to remove the problem in the same visit. More complex situations may require scheduling additional time in the operating room. Your physician will discuss the findings with you and recommend a treatment.
This procedure is frequently used in conjunction with the hydothermal ablation (HTA) procedure.
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