Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is when a doctor uses a tiny camera called a hysteroscope to look inside a woman's uterus. Think of the uterus like a special room in a house where a baby can grow if a woman wants to have a baby. The hysteroscope is like a secret camera that can go into that room and take pictures so the doctor can see if everything looks okay in there.

Sometimes, if a woman has problems with her periods, like heavy bleeding or bad cramps, the doctor might want to take a closer look inside the uterus to see if there is anything wrong. The hysteroscope makes it easy for the doctor to peek inside without having to perform a big operation.

When the hysteroscopy is happening, the doctor will put some special medicine on the outside of the woman's body to help her relax and not feel any pain. Then, they will put a tiny tube called a cannula into the woman's vagina and into her uterus. Finally, they will slide the hysteroscope through the cannula and into the uterus.

As the doctor moves the hysteroscope around, they can see pictures on a special screen to see if anything looks wrong or if they need to do anything to help the woman feel better. The whole thing usually only takes about 30 minutes, and after it's over, the woman can usually go home right away.