The procedure where the inside of the uterine cavity is viewed with the help of a special pen like instrument (hysteroscope) that has a camera at the end is called hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is a useful tool in both diagnosis and treatment of problems within the uterine cavity. Garbba Rakshambigai Fertility Centre, the best clinic for infertility treatments in Chennai has a highly efficient team who have performed hysteroscopy successfully over the years.
Hysteroscopy is beneficial for the diagnosis and treatment of problems limited to the uterine cavity. Take a look at the benefits below:
Diagnostic hysteroscopy : In cases with unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, abnormal uterine bleeding, absence of menses, hysteroscopy is used to view the inside of the uterus and find out the cause of the problem.
Removal of intrauterine growths : Growths within the uterine cavity such as polyps and fibroids can be removed using hysteroscopy, thereby avoiding open surgery
Septal resection : The uterus may carry an abnormal partition called septum that divides the uterus into 2 parts. This may get unnoticed till the child bearing period, when it may cause infertility or recurrent abortions. When a septum causes such problems, it needs to be removed. Using hysteroscopy and specialized instruments, this can be done in a relatively atraumatic manner.
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Release of adhesion : Adhesions may form within the uterus and thereby obliterate the uterine cavity partially or completely. This may be due to prior infection or instrumentation of the uterus. When this happens, the uterus cannot perform its role with regard to menstruation or conception. In such cases, hysteroscopic resection of adhesions is used to recreate the uterine cavity.
• Pre- op preparation usually includes blood tests, urine test, ECG, chest X- ray
• Hysteroscopy will require you to have anesthesia. The anesthetist will see you prior to the surgery and will make sure that anesthesia is safe for you.
• You will be asked to get admitted one day before the surgery and advised liquid diet on that day
• On the day of surgery you will be kept nil per oral (without food or liquids) for approximately 8 hours and started on IV fluids as necessary
Hysteroscopy is done under general anesthesia and you will be unconscious during the procedure. The hysteroscope is introduced through the vagina and into the uterus without making any skin incision. The hysteroscope is connected to television monitor that will show images of the inside of the uterus. It can be used to visualize adhesions, septae, endometrial condition, polyps etc. If correction of one of these problems is required this can be done though hysteroscopy. Along with the hysteroscope, special instruments can be introduced through the vagina to carry out corrective procedures within the uterus. The procedure generally takes about 1 hour to complete.
Laparoscopy can be easily combined with hysteroscopy in a single sitting. A comprehensive evaluation of the reproductive tract can be done when this technique is employed. A camera is placed through a tube from the front of the belly (laparoscopy) and another camera is placed in the cavity of the uterus through the vagina. This technique is particularly useful in cases of infertility.
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that uses the natural route to the uterus. Therefore, it has the following advantages:
• Shorter hospital stay
• Immediate recovery
• Less pain
• Possible avoidance of major surgery
After the procedure, your consultant will explain in detail regarding the procedure. You will get to know the findings noted and abnormalities in the procedure. You will also be apprised of any corrective procedures that were undertaken with hysteroscopy. Sometimes a biopsy may be taken while performing a hysteroscopy. It will generally take 1 week to get the results of the biopsy test.
You will be given pain medicines after the procedure to keep you comfortable.At Garbba Rakshambigai Fertility Centre, we generally keep you under observation for 1 day in the hospital after which you will be discharged. You can usually resume normal work and diet from the first postoperative day.
Talk to us if you have any queries on hysteroscopy treatment, recovery options, benefits. We have an expertized team to guide you regarding the best infertility treatments.
