Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a surgeon to look inside of your uterus in order to diagnose and treat the caused of abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular spotting between periods and bleeding after menopause.

The doctors here at The Woods Women's group may perform a hysteroscopy to diagnose and correct the following uterine conditions:

• Polyps and fibroids: Hysteroscopy is used to find and remove these uterine structural abnormalities. Surgical removal of a polyp is called a hysteroscopy polypectomy. Surgical removal of a fibroid is called a hysteroscopy myomectomy.
• Adhesions: Also known as Asherman's syndrome, uterine adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can form in your uterus and may lead to changes in menstrual flow and cause infertility. Hysteroscopy can help the doctor locate and remove the adhesions.
• Septums:  Hysteroscopy can help determine whether you have a uterine septum, a malformation (defect) of the uterus that's present from birth.

Hysteroscopy may also be used to:

• Diagnose the cause of repeated miscarriages or infertility problems
• Locate an Intrauterine device (IUD)
• Diagnose and remove placental tissue after birth.

Once certain patients, the procedure may be able to be performed in the office with an anesthesia team. Other patients may elect to have it performed in a hospital setting.