Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a process where the female’s reproductive tract is scanned. This can be advised when patient has symptoms like cramps, pains, menstrual issues,infertility,abnormal bleeding etc. The procedure involves checking the cervix and the uterus with a very small camera introduced inside the cavity through the vaginal opening.
What is the need of Hysteroscopy?
- Excessive bleeding or cramping- The specialist inserts heated tools in order to stop bleeding or cramps.
- Uterus examination- Study the shape and size of the uterus or if any abnormality in the uterus is the reason for infertility.
- Examine the uterine openings- the uterine openings lead to fallopian tubes. If the tubes are blocked they can be unblocked using a hysteroscopy.
- Internal examination- Looking for reasons for recurrent miscarriage.
In case of any known uterine abnormality treatment can be done in the same sitting.
Fallopian tube cannulation in case of corneal blockage.
How is a hysteroscopy done?
A simple hysteroscopy procedure can be done at the Beborn infertility clinic in mumbai without any issue. It is performed with or without anaesthesis as per patient comfort. A device called speculum is used to open the vagina and the hysteroscope is gently inserted into the cervix slowly into the uterus. The hysetroscope has a camera which will give you an exact picture of what is exactly happening inside the organ.
Risks and complications involved with Hysteroscopy
Complication during hysteroscopy is very uncommon. The only few common chances of risks involved with this can be the following-
- Bleeding
- Damage to the internal urinary tract or digestive tract
- Infections involved
- Side effects of the anesthesia used