When you first meet with a fertility specialist, you will discuss your medical history and undergo some tests designed to evaluate your reproductive health. One test the female partner is likely to have is an office hysteroscopy. This procedure allows the fertility doctor to examine the uterine cavity for signs of polyps, scarring, uterine fibroids, and other abnormalities that could be causing infertility. This simple procedure is well-tolerated and does not require anesthesia.

You can expect to change into a hospital gown and lie on the exam table. The hysteroscopy proceeds in much the same manner as a regular pelvic exam. After placing the speculum, the fertility doctor inserts a very thin tube with a camera into the uterus. This device is called a hysteroscope. The entire procedure typically only takes a few minutes and side effects are quite rare.

An office hysteroscopy is one of the many evaluations available to couples at Dallas IVF. If you and your partner have been struggling with infertility, we would like to extend a warm invitation to explore your fertility treatment options. Please call us at (469) 287-8179 or visit our website to learn more about our highly experienced doctors and facilities.