A hysteroscopy is a procedure in which the doctor uses a hysteroscope to look at the inside of your uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin tube with a tiny camera. The uterus is the muscular organ at the top of the vagina.
Babies develop in the uterus, and menstrual blood comes from the uterus.
The doctor can guide a tool into the uterus to remove the uterine lining. This procedure may be performed when you have consistent bleeding from the uterus even after trying other treatments to control it. You may have too much growth in the lining of your uterus, or your ovaries may not be working well. You should ask your doctor about these choices. Plan for your care and recovery after the procedure, especially if you are to have general anesthesia.