Hysteroscopy

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the hysteroscopy or why the results may not be helpful include:

• Having your menstrual period. Your doctor will not be able to see the lining clearly.
• Being pregnant. A hysteroscopy will not be done if you are pregnant because of the risk to your developing baby (fetus).
• If a vaginal or cervical infection is present.

If you are not sexually active, a hysteroscopy can be done anytime. But it is best to have a hysteroscopy when you are not having your menstrual period.

If you are past menopause, a hysteroscopy can be done anytime.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 16, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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