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.
Your doctor can guide a tool into the uterus and use it to remove a polyp. A polyp is a growth in the uterus that might become malignant. You may have a hysteroscopy if your doctor suspects you have a polyp growing in your uterus. 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.