How Can Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Help You Conceive?

How Can Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Help You Conceive?

How Can Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Help You Conceive?

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Finding it difficult to conceive? Chances are, you may have fertility problems. However, the good news is that numerous medical options are available to help you get pregnant. Several factors affect fertility, so it is best to consult with a fertility specialist who will help you diagnose the cause of infertility and suggest possible treatments.

Apart from general fertility examinations and tests, the specialist may also recommend ultrasound, sono-hysterogram or hysterosalpingogram (x-rays). If these fail to determine the cause, the fertility specialist may suggest Laparoscopy or Hysteroscopy. Studies have shown an increase in chances of pregnancy after hysteroscopy and laparoscopy procedures.

1. Causes of Infertility in Women

2. How Can Laparoscopy Help You Conceive?

As mentioned above, there are high chances of getting pregnant after the laparoscopy procedure. It is a safe option to consider if you are experiencing trouble conceiving. Based on the diagnosis, during the procedure, the healthcare specialist may:

2.1 When is Laparoscopy Used?

Laparoscopy for infertility is only performed if other fertility treatment options don’t help. For this reason, laparoscopy is often performed only on women with unexplained infertility. It allows for biopsy of suspect growths and cysts that can hamper fertility. It is also recommended for women who experience pelvic pain, a symptom of endometriosis.

2.2 How is Laparoscopy Performed?

By viewing the interiors of the pelvic cavity on a video screen, the healthcare specialist can look for the possible cause of infertility. These causes could be:

In an operative laparoscopy, to treat an identified condition, small surgical instruments are controlled through the laparoscope or the other small incision point.

2.3 Benefits of Laparoscopy

Some of the benefits of laparoscopy are:

3. How Can Hysteroscopy Help You Conceive?

Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure that allows the healthcare specialist to examine the inside of the uterus to diagnose and treat certain gynaecological conditions. Operative hysteroscopy can be used to remove adhesions, fibroids and polyps. Treating these conditions can increase your chances of conceiving after hysteroscopy.

3.1 When is Hysteroscopy Used?

Reasons to have a hysteroscopy are to determine:

Some of the other reasons to use hysteroscopy are:

The specialist may recommend scheduling the hysteroscopy procedure for the first-week post your menstrual period. This is the best time as it provides the specialist with the best view of the inside of the uterus.

3.2 How is Hysteroscopy Performed?

The procedure can be performed either in a doctor’s clinic or a hospital. The patient is provided with medication to help relax. Local or general anaesthesia may be used. Above all, there are no incisions made in hysteroscopy.

In an operative hysteroscopy, the surgeon uses special operating instruments that are passed through the hysteroscope tube to conduct the surgery.

Post the operative hysteroscopy:

3.3 Benefits of Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy provides the following advantages:

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This post was last modified on December 10, 2024 9:48 am