Office Hysteroscopy

Office Hysteroscopy is a special imaging procedure that provides an accurate and direct view of the inside of the uterus. This procedure has the goal to identify potentially treatable abnormalities within the uterine cavity such as polyps, scar tissue , or fibroids. Hysteroscopy may be performed if you have unusual or unscheduled uterine bleeding, repeated miscarriages, infertility, or if you are planning an assisted reproductive procedure (e.g. IVF). Office hysteroscopy involves inserting a thin flexible fiber-optic telescope into the uterine cavity through the vagina while instilling a small amount of sterile fluid. On occasion, other instruments may be placed down the channel of the hysteroscope in order to biopsy or remove any tissue or lesions which then may be sent to a pathology department for further analysis. This procedure is typically associated with only mild discomfort and will be performed in our office by one of our physicians along with an assistant.