A diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy is an examination of the cervix and the lining of the uterus (endometrium). A woman may need a diagnostic hysteroscopy is she is experiencing:
- Heavy, prolonged, or irregular menstruation
- Bleeding after menopause
- Bleeding due to hormone therapy
- Difficulty getting pregnant
The obstetrician/gynecologist may also request a diagnostic hysteroscopy if an ultrasound reveals:
- The lining of a woman’s uterus is thicker than normal
- A tissue sample is needed to check for abnormal cells that may be cancerous
- Endometrial biopsies and polypectomies are needed
