What is a hysteroscopy?

A gynecological hysteroscopy enables gynecologists/obstetricians to view the patient’s cervix and inside the uterus. The procedure is performed using a thin, lighted tube that is inserted into the vagina (hysteroscope). A hysteroscopy is used as a diagnostic and surgical tool.

Diagnostic hysteroscopy

Assuta gynecologists/obstetricians use a diagnostic hysteroscopy to examine the patient’s uterus. During the procedure, which is usually performed without anesthesia, the physician inserts the hysteroscope into the uterine cavity to determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, such as myomas, polyps, endometrial atrophy (thinning of the uterine lining or irregular endometrium), endometrial cancer, intrauterine infection, etc.

A diagnostic hysteroscopy is also performed to help diagnose the cause of infertility or recurrent miscarriage, or to evaluate suspected uterine malformations or structural abnormalities of the uterine cavity (a bicornuate or septate uterus, etc.).

Surgical hysteroscopy

The surgical hysteroscopy is a highly innovative gynecological surgery designed to treat conditions of the uterine cavity, such as polyps, myomas, and intrauterine adhesions. During a surgical hysteroscopy to treat conditions inside the uterus, the physician expands (dilates) the cervix to gain access to the area.