Hysteroscopy (HSS)

HysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix. is a procedure which explores the interior of the uterine cavity. Just as hysterosalpingographyA radiological examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes, especially to check tubal patency. Abbreviated HSG., hysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix. (HSS) is practiced at the beginning of a menstrual cycle after vaginalRelating to the vagina. disinfection and under antibiotic prophylaxis.

HysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix. consists in introducing through the vaginalRelating to the vagina. route and cervixLower part of the uterus, adjacent to and reaching into the vagina, which secretes an alkaline mucus to protect the sperm from acidic environment of the vagina. an optical fiber of 5 mm in diameter called a hysteroscope. The hysteroscope allows to visualize the uterine cavity and the arrival of the fallopian tubes in the latter. This investigation is performed in the operating room under sedation or local anesthesia.

HysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix. may be associated with curettage or laparoscopySee endoscopy.. It may be followed by an operative HysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix.. In this situation the hysteroscope is used with a larger diameter (8-10 mm) and requires dilation of the cervixLower part of the uterus, adjacent to and reaching into the vagina, which secretes an alkaline mucus to protect the sperm from acidic environment of the vagina.. It allows to resect intrauterineWithin the uterine cavity. growths (polyps, myomas) or to treat some birth defects (septum).

Complications of hysteroscopyEndoscopic examination of the uterine cavity using a special endoscope which is introduced through the cervix. are rare and consist mainly of a risk of uterine perforation and infection.