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.
You may have a hysteroscopy when the doctor suspects you have adhesions in your uterus. Parts of the wall of the uterus may stick together, causing pain, abnormal bleeding, or trouble carrying a pregnancy. With this procedure the doctor can cut the adhesions, which may relieve these problems. 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.