Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is a diagnostic and treatment technique for inspecting and treating uterine diseases. Hysteroscope is a small probe-like instrument that is inserted into the uterus through the vaginal opening and the health of the uterus is inspected. This tube-like probe has a video camera in it that helps a doctor to get a better view of the uterus.

Why is Diagnostic Hysteroscopy performed?

To diagnose the reason behind excessive or heavy bleeding during periods
For bleeding after menopause
To diagnose any polyps, fibroids, adhesions, etc
To find out the reason behind frequent miscarriages

How Hysteroscopy is used for treatment?

Hysteroscopy is used for both diagnoses as well as treatment purposes. If the doctor finds out the polyps, adhesion or fibroid then these are removed during the session itself. This eliminates the need for another procedure for the treatment. The chances of fertility and pregnancy improve to a greater extent after the removal of polyps, fibroid, etc.

Hysteroscopy Treatment is performed for:

Resection of uterine septum
Congenital uterine abnormalities
Endometrial polyp
Asherman’s syndrome

What are the benefits of Hysteroscopy Treatment?

Removal of Polyps and fibroids regulate the menstrual cycle
The removal of adhesions, polyps or fibroids increase the chances of pregnancy and makes the patient more fertile
Heavy bleeding stops as the cause is treated
Irregular periods stop in most cases
Chances of miscarriage diminish to a great extent
This is a small procedure thereby shorter hospital stay

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What is IVF ?

In Vitro (‘in glass’) Fertilization refers to a medical process of assisted reproductive technology used in the treatments of infertility and/or gestational surrogacy. In this process, an egg from a woman’s ovaries is retrieved and fertilized by sperm outside her body, in a lab. The fertilized egg is then implanted into the woman’s uterus to achieve pregnancy. This cycle of IVF usually takes up to 3 weeks.

What are the causes of female infertility?

Female infertility is an inability to conceive and have a successful pregnancy. Infertility is typically diagnosed after a woman has tried to get pregnant (through unprotected sex) for 12 months without a pregnancy. The most common causes of female infertility can be-

Age, Endometriosis, Hormonal issues leading to ovulation problems, Tubal blockage, Fibroids and

Lifestyle factors: Being overweight, smoking, drinking alcohol, unhealthy diet, Unexplained infertility.

How to choose the best IVF doctor?

The best way to choose an IVF doctor is by choosing the best IVF centre. The IVF centre must have a team of professional experts and skilled specialists in the field of Surgery, Gynaecology, Embryology and Geneticists who can provide you the right treatment for all your infertility related problems. Another major factor is the success rate of the centre in carrying out successful IVF procedures, which can only be ensured by experts in this field.

What is the best age for IVF?

IVF Treatment is the best option for women who are not able to conceive naturally. The best age or the most appropriate age to achieve successful IVF procedures in women varies between their 20’s and early 30’s years of age. After reaching her mid 30’s, a woman’s success rate steadily tends to decline.

How successful is IVF?

The success rate of IVF if using one’s own eggs usually begins to drop around the age of thirty and dips rapidly in the mid-30s and early 40s, due to lower egg quantity and quality. In addition to age, success rates also vary concerning one’s height, weight, infertility diagnosis, sperm count, and reproductive histories, such as the previous number of pregnancies, miscarriages and births.