hysteroscopy

hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to look at the inside of the uterus. during hysteroscopy, a lighted viewing instrument (hysteroscope) is placed through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus.

hysteroscopy is done to examine the lining of the uterus (endometrium), help collect a biopsy sample, or guide surgery to remove growths in the uterus. you may be given a medicine (sedative) to relax you for the test. or general, regional, or local anesthesia can be used. a gynecologist or surgeon performs the procedure, which usually takes less than 30 minutes. but it may take longer if a treatment (like a polyp removal) is done during the test. you can usually go home the same day.

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hysteroscopy

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