In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Process
Hysteroscopy
It is a procedure that involves inserting a small camera through the vagina into the uterus, allowing doctors to visualize the uterine cavity clearly for diagnosing various abnormalities. Minor surgical procedures, such as removing abnormal tissue samples or certain types of polyps, can also be performed during this procedure.
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that uses a small, approximately 3-millimeter camera inserted through the vagina, eliminating the need for abdominal incisions. This means patients undergoing surgery or diagnosis will not have any abdominal scars.
Who is hysteroscopy suitable for?
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology.
- After a pelvic exam, there’s a suspicion of a tumor, scar tissue, or growths in the uterus.
- There’s a concern about uterine cancer.
- There’s a concern about uterine abnormalities in shape.
- Experiencing infertility.
- It can be used to examine the inside of the uterus to prepare for and increase the chances of success with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Tips for Preparing (Female)
- It is recommended that you begin consulting with a doctor.
- The doctor will arrange a date for you to have a hysteroscopy, either for diagnosis or surgery. If you’re undergoing IVF treatment, the hysteroscopy will typically be done on the same day as your egg retrieval, after the eggs have been collected.
- Hysteroscopy will require general anesthesia administered by an anesthesiologist.
- Following the hysteroscopy, patients will be monitored in the clinic for about 1-2 hours and can then go home.
Limitations of Hysteroscopy
- The procedure should not be performed during a menstrual period.
- The procedure should not be performed during pregnancy.