Your doctor may recommend a hysteroscopy if you have heavy menstrual periods and severe cramping, or if they need to know more about your reproductive health. By performing the procedure, they can see your cervix and uterus up close and learn what's wrong. The first week after your menstrual period may be the best time to schedule the hysteroscopy. Your doctor will be able to see inside your uterus more clearly with this timing. Postmenopausal women may also undergo hysteroscopy to determine the cause of unexplained bleeding or spotting.