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Procedures
What Is Hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy lets your doctor look directly inside the uterus using a thin telescope with a camera — to diagnose and often treat problems in the same sitting, without any cuts on the body.
What Happens
- A thin scope is passed gently through the vagina and cervix into the uterus, and the inside is seen clearly on a screen.
- It can be diagnostic (just looking) or operative (looking and treating in the same sitting).
What It Can Find & Treat
- Polyps, fibroids bulging into the cavity, adhesions (scar tissue), a uterine septum, causes of abnormal bleeding, and retained tissue.
- It also helps assess and treat some fertility and IVF-related problems.
Before the Procedure
- Usually done soon after your period ends. Fasting is needed if anaesthesia is planned.
- Tell us all your medicines; a pregnancy test may be done first.
During, After & Benefits
- Often a day-care procedure — diagnostic may need little or no anaesthesia; operative needs light anaesthesia.
- Mild cramps and light spotting for a few days are normal; most resume normal activity within 1–2 days.
- Benefits: no cuts or stitches, quick recovery, accurate diagnosis, and 'see-and-treat' in one visit.
When to Call Your Doctor
- Heavy bleeding (soaking pads), fever, or foul-smelling discharge after the procedure.
- Severe or increasing tummy pain.
By Dr. Neha Singhania, Gynecologist – Navi Mumbai · This leaflet is for general information and does not replace personal medical advice.