Diagnostic hysteroscopy
Diagnostic hysteroscopy
Diagnostic hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows direct visualization of the inside of the uterus using an optical instrument (hysteroscope). It is considered the gold standard for evaluating the uterine cavity.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the type. Office hysteroscopy (vaginoscopy) can be performed without anesthesia or with light sedation. More complex procedures require sedation or general anesthesia.
For simple diagnostic hysteroscopy, recovery is quick - usually just a few hours. Some light bleeding and cramping may occur in the first few days.
Preferably between day 7 and day 12 of the cycle, after menstruation and before ovulation, for better visualization of the endometrium.
Yes. In these cases, smaller-caliber hysteroscopes are typically used, suited to a vaginal canal with an intact hymen. The approach and technique are chosen based on the patient's history and physical exam.
Diagnostic hysteroscopy only visualizes the cavity. Surgical hysteroscopy allows treatment of findings — such as removing polyps or separating adhesions — during the same procedure.
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