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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What is a hysteroscopy?</h2>
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<p>A hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a health care provider to look at the inside of your uterus and cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (the uterus is the place where a baby grows during pregnancy).</p>
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<p>The procedure uses a thin tube called a hysteroscope, which is inserted through your vagina. The hysteroscope is like a telescope with a camera on it. The camera sends images of your uterus onto a video screen.</p>
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<p>The procedure may be done to diagnose or treat different
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<a data-tid="4875" href="https://medlineplus.gov/vaginalbleeding.html"></a> <a data-tid="477" href="https://medlineplus.gov/uterinediseases.html">uterine diseases, and conditions</a>:</p>
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<li>It's called a <strong>diagnostic hysteroscopy</strong> when it's done to check for the cause of abnormal <a data-tid="4875" href="https://medlineplus.gov/vaginalbleeding.html">uterine bleeding</a>. </li>
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<li>It's called an <strong>operative hysteroscopy</strong> when it's done to remove polyps, <a data-tid="1222" href="https://medlineplus.gov/uterinefibroids.html">fibroids</a>, or <a data-tid="3920" href="https://medlineplus.gov/adhesions.html">adhesions</a>. </li>
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<p>Sometimes, you may have both types done at once.</p>
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<p>Other names: hysteroscopic surgery, diagnostic hysteroscopy, operative hysteroscopy</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What is it used for?</h2>
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<p>A hysteroscopy is most often used to:</p>
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<li>Diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding</li>
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<li>Help find the cause of <a data-tid="5654" href="https://medlineplus.gov/femaleinfertility.html">infertility</a>, the inability to get pregnant after at least a year of trying</li>
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<li>Find the cause of repeated <a data-tid="515" href="https://medlineplus.gov/miscarriage.html">miscarriages</a> (more than two miscarriages in a row)</li>
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<li>Find and remove <a data-tid="1222" href="https://medlineplus.gov/uterinefibroids.html">fibroids</a> and polyps. These are types of abnormal growths in the uterus. They are usually not cancerous.</li>
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<li>Remove scar tissue from the uterus. These may be called adhesions and may have formed because of an infection or a past surgery.</li>
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<li>Remove an intrauterine device (IUD), a small, plastic device placed inside the uterus to <a data-tid="160" href="https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html">prevent pregnancy</a></li>
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<li>Perform a <a data-tid="5921" href="https://medlineplus.gov/biopsy.html">biopsy</a>. A biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of tissue for testing.</li>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>Why do I need a hysteroscopy?</h2>
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<p>You may need this test if:</p>
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<li>You are having heavier than normal <a data-tid="6415" href="https://medlineplus.gov/periodpain.html">menstrual periods</a> and/or bleeding between periods.</li>
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<li>You are bleeding after <a data-tid="62" href="https://medlineplus.gov/menopause.html">menopause</a>.</li>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What happens during a hysteroscopy?</h2>
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<p>A hysteroscopy is often done in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. The procedure usually includes the following steps:</p>
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<li>You may be asked to empty your bladder to prepare for the procedure.</li>
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<li>You will remove your clothing and put on a hospital gown.</li>
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<li>You will lie on your back on an exam table with your feet in stirrups.</li>
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<li>An intravenous (IV) line may be put in your arm or hand.</li>
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<li>You may be given a sedative, a medicine that helps you relax and blocks the pain. In some cases, you may need general anesthesia, which makes you unconscious during the procedure. A specially trained doctor called an anesthesiologist will give you this medicine.</li>
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<li>Your vaginal area will be cleaned with a special soap.</li>
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<li>Your provider will insert a tool called a speculum into your vagina. It is used to spread open your vaginal walls.</li>
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<li>Your provider may dilate (expand) your cervix.</li>
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<li>Your provider will then insert the hysteroscope into the vagina and move it through your cervix and into your uterus.</li>
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<li>Your provider may inject a liquid or gas through the hysteroscope and into your uterus. This helps expand the uterus so your provider can view your uterus, uterine lining, and fallopian tubes.</li>
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<li>Your provider will be able to see images of the uterus on a video screen.</li>
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<li>Your provider may take a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy).</li>
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<li>If you are having a uterine growth removed or another uterine treatment, your provider will insert tools through the hysteroscope to perform the treatment.</li>
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<p>A hysteroscopy may take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on what is done during the procedure. The medicines you were given may make you drowsy for a while. You should arrange for someone to take you home after the procedure.</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?</h2>
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<p>Your provider will let you know if there are any special instructions. If you will be getting general anesthesia, you may need to fast (not eat or drink) for 6-12 hours before the procedure. Do not use a douche, tampons, or vaginal medicines for 24 hours before the test.</p>
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<p>It's best to schedule your hysteroscopy when you are <strong>not</strong> having your menstrual period. If you get your period unexpectedly, tell your provider. You may need to reschedule.</p>
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<p>You may need to stop taking certain medicines before this test, so tell your provider about everything you take. But don't stop taking any medicines unless your provider tells you to.</p>
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<p>Also, tell your provider if you are pregnant or think you might be. You should not have a hysteroscopy if you are pregnant. The procedure may be harmful to a developing baby. You also shouldn't have a hysteroscopy if you have a <a data-tid="3044" href="https://medlineplus.gov/pelvicinflammatorydisease.html">pelvic infection</a>.</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>Are there any risks to the test?</h2>
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<p>A hysteroscopy is a very safe procedure. You may have mild cramping and a little bloody discharge for a few days after the procedure. Serious complications are rare, but they may include heavy bleeding, infection, and tears in the uterus. Call your provider if you have a <a data-tid="511" href="https://medlineplus.gov/fever.html">fever</a>, severe <a data-tid="3061" href="https://medlineplus.gov/abdominalpain.html">abdominal (belly) pain</a>, or heavy vaginal bleeding.</p>
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<p>After your hysteroscopy, your provider may recommend that you not have sex, use tampons, or douche for two weeks after the procedure. They may also tell you to avoid baths, swimming, or hot tubs during this time.</p></div>
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<section><div class="mp-content"><h2>What do the results mean?</h2>
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<p>If your results were <strong>not normal</strong>, it may mean one of the following conditions:</p>
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<li>Scar tissue was found in the uterus. This tissue may be removed during the procedure.</li>
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<p>A hysteroscopy is not recommended if you are pregnant or have <a data-tid="111" href="https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html">cervical cancer</a> or pelvic inflammatory disease.</p></div>
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<li>ACOG: Women's Healthcare Physicians [Internet]. Washington D.C.: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; c2024. Hysteroscopy; [reviewed 2021 Nov; cited 2024 Mar 19]; [about 4 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hysteroscopy" target="bibliowin">https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hysteroscopy</a></li>
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<li>Cleveland Clinic [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; c2024. Hysteroscopy; [reviewed 2022 Sep 19; cited 2024 Mar 19]; [about 11 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10142-hysteroscopy" target="bibliowin">https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10142-hysteroscopy</a></li>
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<li>Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; c1998-2024. Hysteroscopy; [cited 2024 Mar 25]; [about 1 screen]. Available from:
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<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/multimedia/hysteroscopy/img-20007965" target="bibliowin">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/multimedia/hysteroscopy/img-20007965</a></li>
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<li>Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; c1998-2024. Uterine fibroids: Symptoms and causes; 2023 Sep 15 [cited 2024 Mar 19]; [about 6 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/symptoms-causes/syc-20354288" target="bibliowin">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/symptoms-causes/syc-20354288</a></li>
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<li>Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; c1998-2024. Uterine polyps: Symptoms and causes; 2022 Nov 15 [cited 2024 Mar 19]; [about 5 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20378709" target="bibliowin">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20378709</a></li>
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<li>Moore JF, Carugno J. Hysteroscopy. [Updated 2023 Jul 18; cited 2024 Mar 25]; [about 9 screens]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564345/" target="bibliowin">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564345/</a></li>
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<li>National Cancer Institute [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: fallopian tube; [cited 2024 Apr 6]; [about 1 screen]. Available from: <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/fallopian-tube" target="bibliowin">https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/fallopian-tube</a></li>
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<li>WomensHealth.gov [Internet]. Washington DC: Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Uterine fibroids; [updated 2021 Feb 19; cited 2024 Mar 25]; [about 9 screens]. Available from: <a href="https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/uterine-fibroids" target="bibliowin">https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/uterine-fibroids</a>
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