Endoscopy Treatment
In fertility care, endoscopy refers to minimally invasive telescope procedures hysteroscopy (inside the uterus) and laparoscopy (inside the pelvis) used to both diagnose and treat conditions affecting fertility, with less pain, tiny or no cuts, and quick recovery.
Endoscopy Treatment
In fertility care, endoscopy refers to minimally invasive telescope procedures hysteroscopy (inside the uterus) and laparoscopy (inside the pelvis) used to both diagnose and treat conditions affecting fertility, with less pain, tiny or no cuts, and quick recovery.
OVERVIEW
What is endoscopy in fertility care?
In endoscopy, a very narrow scope with a camera is used for visualizing the internal structures either via natural openings or small incisions. Hysteroscopy, an examination and treatment of the uterine cavity without making any cuts, and laparoscopy, which is the examination and treatment of the pelvic organs with small incisions, are the two important types of endoscopies performed during the process of infertility management. The reason why these techniques play an important role in infertility surgery is that these techniques provide accurate diagnosis, treatment, and faster healing than open surgical operations. Endoscopy operations are generally done as day-care or short stay.
STEP BY STEP
How endoscopy works
Three phases. Which route, and whether it is diagnostic or operative, depends on the question being asked.
Assessment and planning
Non-invasive tests first, so the endoscopy answers a specific question. Pre-operative bloods, a pre-anaesthetic check, fasting from midnight, and an escort home.
Assessment firstThe procedure
Hysteroscopy through the cervix, laparoscopy through small abdominal incisions, or both in one anaesthetic. Where pathology is found it can usually be treated in the same sitting.
15–90 minRecovery and findings
Home the same day in most cases. Recovery is one to two days after hysteroscopy alone, three to seven after laparoscopy. Findings and any treatment are explained before you leave.
1–7 daysFOR WHOM
Is endoscopy right for you?
Endoscopy treatment is recommended for women who need accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of fertility-related conditions. It’s especially relevant if:
Important to know
What to expect
When endoscopy is not the right step
- Non-invasive tests have not yet been completed
- Pregnancy is possible, or there is an active pelvic infection
- IVF is already planned and the findings would not change it
- Where nothing that could be found would alter the treatment plan
- Where surgical and anaesthetic risk outweighs the likely benefit
Endoscopy is surgery. It is worth doing when the answer changes the plan, and not otherwise.
What to expect afterwards
- Home the same day in most cases
- Cramping and light spotting after hysteroscopy
- Shoulder-tip discomfort and abdominal soreness after laparoscopy
- One to two days off after hysteroscopy; three to seven after laparoscopy
- Combining both in one anaesthetic spares you a second procedure
Call the helpline for fever, heavy bleeding, worsening pain or redness at an incision.
Find out whether Endoscopy Treatment is your best next step
The right treatment depends on your diagnosis. One evaluation consultation is usually enough to know.
- Honest advice on your treatment options, based on your own tests
- Transparent pricing before you commit to a cycle
- 24×7 doctor-supervised medical helpline through your journey