Hysteroscopy: Diagnosis and Cure Concurrently

Many times a woman has to suffer through terrible abdomen throbbing. The root of this pain might be from her uterus, fallopian tubes or other related parts. Diagnostic hysteroscopy is considered as one of the best method to detect the problems of uterus. Further it is also used to confirm the results of other tests like X-ray dye test. Such diagnostic tests can be performed many times in an office setting. Hysteroscopy is defined as a scrutiny of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with admittance through the cervix. It permits the diagnosis of intrauterine pathology and serves as a technique for surgical intervention.

Hysteroscopy equipment is an endoscope that carries optical and light channels. It is placed in a cover which offers an inflow and outflow channel for the inspection of the uterine cavity. A doctor inserts the endoscope through the incision made below the naval of a patient. The instrument projects a clear image of outside wall of uterus. In addition to this, an operative outlet may be inserted to introduce graspers, scissors or biopsy instruments. There is another type of hysteroscopy called operative hysteroscopy. It is used to correct an unusual condition which has been found during the diagnostic hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy has become a very popular terminology due to its prominent features in the contemporary gynaecology science.

When operative hysteroscopy is applied?

  

a) Removal of non-cancerous growths found in the uterus
b) Elimination of adhesions- Adhesions are bands of wound tissues that can outline in the uterus and lead to changes in menstrual flow as well as infertility.
c) Abnormal bleeding-Hysteroscopy can help to identify the cause of heavy
d) Septum- Hysteroscopy helps to identify whether you have a uterine septum, a deformity that is present from birth

Benefits:

1) No separate surgery is required. If a defect is identified then it is treated at that instant only

2) Less pain resulting in less medication after surgery

3) Hospital stay time is shorter

4) Convalescence period is less

5) Probable dodging of open surgery

Risk associated:

Hysteroscopy is comparatively a safer procedure. Nevertheless, like other type of surgery, complications may take place in it too. Complications may occur in less than one percent, which include:

• Infection
• Heavy bleeding
• Injury to uterus, cervix, bladder
• Issues related with anaesthesia
• Scar inside the uterine

Suggestion: The Top Gynaecologists in Gurgaon, Gynaecology Group Gurgaon suggest scheduling the hysteroscopy for the first week after the menstrual period of the patient. Such timing allows doctors to have the optimum view inside the uterus. This helps the doctor team to fix the issues correctly and their treatment accordingly.

Type of anaesthesia:

Anaesthesia for hysteroscopy might be local, regional or general

1. Local anaesthesia- Only a part of body is numbed for a short interval
2. Regional anaesthesia- A large portion of body is numbed for a few hours
3. General anaesthesia- The entire body is numbed during surgery

The category of anaesthesia is performed on the basis of the location for the hysteroscopy and whether other procedures have to take place simultaneously.