Diagnostic 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.
Hysteroscopy can help discover causes of the bleeding, such as polyps or fibroids. It can be used to do a biopsy of the uterus to check for cancerous growth, especially in postmenopausal women. 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. Follow instructions provided by your doctor.