Hysteroscopy

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A hysteroscopy is a way for your doctor to look at the lining of your uterus. He or she uses a thin viewing tool called a hysteroscope. Your doctor will talk to you about what he or she sees at the time of the hysteroscopy.

Hysteroscopy

Normal:	The inside of the uterus looks normal in size and shape.
	No polyps, fibroids, or other growths are present.
	Openings to the fallopian tubes look normal.
Abnormal:	The size or shape of the inside of the uterus does not look normal.
	Scar tissue is present in the uterus and may be the cause of infertility.
	Uterine polyps, fibroids, or other growths are present.
	A misplaced intrauterine device (IUD) is found and repositioned.
	The uterine openings to one or both fallopian tubes are closed.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: February 22, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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