Endometriosis Hysteroscopy 16 sep 17

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Endometriosis Hysteroscopy
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Description

• endometriosis hysteroscopy
• A hysteroscopy is a procedure where the inside of
  the uterus is examined through a thin telescope
  that is inserted through the cervix without the
  need for any surgical cuts to be made. The
  procedure may be performed in a clinic setting
  with mild discomfort and no general anaesthetic
  or it may be performed as a day procedure in a
  hospital under a local or general anaesthetic.
  The choice of where and how it is done will
  depend on equipment availability and the skillset
  of the doctors looking after you.
• Studies have shown that outpatient procedures
  are highly acceptable to women, since they do not
  need to have an aneasthetic and the discomfort is
  minimal with a rapid return to normal activities.
  If the procedure is performed in conjunction
  with a laparoscopy for endometriosis however,
  this would be done at the same time under a
  general anaesthetic.

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• Hysteroscopy may be used to both diagnose and
  treat specific conditions of the uterine cavity.
  Common problems that can be treated by
  hysteroscopy include
• diagnosing and treating abnormal uterine bleeding
• investigation of infertility
• the treatment of scar tissue in the uterus
  (Asherman syndrome)
• removal of fibroids or polyps
• endometrial ablation (a treatment where the
  uterine lining is removed due to heavy periods)
• treatment of uterine abnormalities
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• For women having a procedure for endometriosis,
  it is not necessary to have a hysteroscopy as
  part of a treatment, although frequently there
  may be one of the above additional reasons to
  have a hysteroscopy. Scientific studies have
  previously investigated using a hysteroscopy and
  taking a biopsy of the endometrium to make a
  diagnosis of endometriosis, although this is not
  currently a method of diagnosing endometriosis
  and is not recommended for this purpose.

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• Prior to your hysteroscopy, you will be given
  specific instructions on any dietary requirements
  and this will depend on whether you are having an
  outpatient procedure, a general anaesthetic for
  the hysteroscopy alone or if you are having a
  laparoscopy for endometriosis in conjunction with
  your hysteroscopy. 
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• Depending on where you are having your
  hysteroscopy will determine the pre-procedural
  process including the need for an IV line (drip),
  anaesthetics and monitoring equipment.  For the
  procedure itself, hysteroscopy requires access to
  the vagina, cervix and uterus and you will have
  your legs placed in stirrups and drapes are
  placed over the lower part of your body. The
  cervix is then located either with the
  hysteroscope directly or using a speculum and
  held using a special holding clamp.

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