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Definitions &Translations Definitions for hysteroscopy. hysteroscopy(noun) visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina. hysteroscopy(Noun) The examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope.
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Infertility Why It Is Done. A hysteroscopy may be done to: 1  Find the cause of severe cramping or abnormal bleeding. 2  Your doctor can pass heated tools through the hysteroscope to stop the bleeding. 3  See whether a problem in the shape or size of the uterus or if scar tissue in the uterus is the cause of infertility.t also may be done to see if a problem in your uterus is preventing you from becoming pregnant (infertility). A hysteroscopy can be used to remove growths in the uterus, such as fibroids or polyps. Your doctor may take a small sample of tissue (biopsy).
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endoscopy hysteroscopy - visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina. endoscopy - visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope.
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Hysteroscopy Where is the procedure performed? One of our physicians performs the procedure in our office, in the comfort of our hysteroscopy suite. Your office visit will last approximately 30 minutes. The actual instrumentation usually takes only a few minutes.
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- Most women don’t have any problems after having a hysteroscopy. However, if you develop any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor. 1  Heavy bleeding that lasts for longer than 12 days. 2  Vaginal discharge that is dark or smells unpleasant. hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a gynaecologist to look inside your womb using a narrow tube-like telescopic camera called a hysteroscope. It can be used to help find out what is causing your symptoms, for example if you have heavy periods.
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Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopy is a procedure that lets your doctor look inside your womb (uterus). This is done using a narrow tube-like instrument called a hysteroscope. The hysteroscope is very slim (about 3 to 5 millimetres in diameter). It's carefully passed through the vagina and neck of the womb (cervix) and into your uterus.
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endoscopy 1. endoscopy-visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope. examination, scrutiny-the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes). celioscopy-endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall.
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gastroscopy Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope. gastroscopy. the visual inspection of the interior of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus. The flexible fiberoptic gastroscope increases the visualization of the prepyloric antrum, but the fundus is still not visible. See also endoscopy, fiberoptics. gastroscopic, adj. gastroscopy.
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cystoscopy Definition. 1  Cystoscopy (cystourethroscopy) is a diagnostic procedure that is used to look at the bladder (lower urinary tract), collect urine samples, and examine the prostate gland.
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laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. 1. vaginal hysterectomy in which the ovarian pedicle, broad ligament, and uterosacral ligaments are surgically severed using laparoscopic instruments and the procedure completed through a colpotomy done in the typical fashion.
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laparoscopy Definition. Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure in which a small incision is made, usually in the navel, through which a viewing tube (laparoscope) is inserted.The viewing tube has a small camera on the eyepiece. This allows the doctor to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs on a video monitor connected to the tube.efinition. Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure in which a small incision is made, usually in the navel, through which a viewing tube (laparoscope) is inserted.
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- 30 terms Term: Endoscopy. Definition: Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope. Endoscopy is used for biopsy, surgery, aspirating fluids, and coagulating bleeding areas.
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hysterosalpingogram A blockage of a structure is demonstrated on the film because the radiopaque substance cannot pass to the more distal structures and escape from the ends of the tubes into the peritoneal cavity. Serial hysterosalpingography is useful in the diagnosis of the cause of infertility.
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What Is Endometrial Hyperplasia? 1 An ultrasound assessment of the thickness of the lining of the uterus may be used as a screening tool.  Hysteroscopy may be performed to detect abnormal areas in the endometrial lining and remove cells for examination in a laboratory.
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- Hysteroscopy Definition and Patient Experiences. Diagnostic Hysteroscopy - Hysteroscopy is a procedure that uses a telescopic instrument called a hysteroscope. In this procedure, the doctor dilates the cervix and then inserts the hysteroscope into the uterus for viewing the inside of the uterus, the lining of the uterus and the fallopian tubes.
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Hysterosalpingogram - HSG - fertility test for tubal patency and normalcy of the uterine cavity A hysterosalpingogram, or HSG is an important test of female fertility potential. The HSG test is a radiology procedure usually done in the radiology department of a hospital or outpatient radiology facility. Radiographic contrast (dye) is injected into the uterine cavity through the vagina and cervix.
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- Jill Lamb, colposcopy nurse, Christchurch Women's Hospital. A COLPOSCOPY is a detailed examination of the cervix (neck of the womb). Swansea NHS Trust is using the money to establish a dedicated colposcopy service at Singleton Hospital. A retrospective audit of the colposcopy clinical records was performed during the nurse's training programme between July 2000 and March 2002.
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Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopy has been done in the hospital, surgical centers and the office. It is best done when the endometrium is relatively thin, that is after a menstruation. Diagnostic can easily be done in an office or clinic setting on suitably selected patients.
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MyoSureâ¢ â A Simple, Safe Solution to Remove Fibroids How MyoSure Changes the Standard of Care: Hysteroscopic myomectomy is the standard of care for treating symptomatic submucosal fibroids and polyps. MyoSure replaces the need for a hysterectomy or myomectomy, creating a much simpler, dramatically shorter and non-invasive alternative to the traditional method.
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- Tweet. Before we define a hysteroscopic myomectomy, it is important to understand what exactly a myomectomy is. A myomectomy is a procedure or treatment for removing fibroids. Fibroids are tumors which arise around the muscles of the uterus and form masses.
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Vaginal Hysterectomy A vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure done through the vagina, removing the uterus and cervix. If your doctor has mentioned a vaginal hysterectomy there will not be an incision in the abdomen.escription of procedure: The doctor removes the uterus and cervix through a cut in the vagina. As with the TAH the top of the vagina is repaired by being sewn to form the vaginal cuff.
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Colposcopy Colposcopy (kol-POS-koh-pee) is a way of looking at the tissues of a woman's cervix and vagina, using a special magnifying instrument called a colposcope (KOL-poh-skope).
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In-Office Procedures Hysteroscopy is a procedure used to view the inside of the uterus. It uses a narrow scope placed inside the uterus to visualize the contents and treat many conditions found there. This allows many women to have a simple outpatient procedure rather than hysterectomy.
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Hysteroscopy What is Hysteroscopy? Talk with your doctor about the risks of hysteroscopy. Have the doctor explain how the procedure is performed and what the results will mean. You will be asked to sign a consent form giving the doctor permission to perform the surgery. You should not eat or drink after midnight the day before your scheduled surgery.
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D & C With Hysteroscopy “D & C” refers to dilation (dye-LAY-shun) and curettage (kyur-eh-TAHJ). It is a common procedure performed on many women each year. Often, another procedure called hysteroscopy (hiss-ter-OSS-koh-pee) is done at the same time.