What should you know about rigid hysteroscope?

A rigid hysteroscope has a narrow tube, a light, and a camera. A clinician passes it through the vagina and cervix into the uterus, often using fluid to gently expand the cavity and improve the view. The image appears on a monitor, allowing assessment of the uterine lining and openings of the fallopian tubes.

The instrument may be used during Diagnostic Hysteroscopy when the aim is to investigate abnormal bleeding, infertility-related findings, or an unusual scan. With additional instruments, it can support Operative Hysteroscopy, Hysteroscopic Polypectomy, or selected Endometrial Ablation procedures. The exact equipment and anaesthesia depend on the procedure and your health.

Tell the team about pregnancy possibility, allergies, medicines, bleeding disorders, and previous cervical or uterine procedures. Follow instructions about eating, drinking, and medication. Ask whether you need a pregnancy test, someone to accompany you home, or time away from work.

Afterward, mild cramping, watery or blood-stained discharge, and tiredness can occur. Use pads rather than tampons if advised, follow the written activity guidance, and take only recommended pain relief. Ask when you may resume sex, swimming, and exercise.

Contact the clinic for increasing pelvic pain, fever, foul-smelling discharge, heavy bleeding, or feeling unwell after the procedure. Seek urgent help for severe pain, fainting, breathing difficulty, or bleeding that makes you feel weak or dizzy. Do not delay advice if you may be pregnant.

Ask why a rigid hysteroscope is recommended, what the clinician expects to see, which anaesthesia or pain control is planned, and whether treatment might happen during the same visit. Confirm possible findings, recovery restrictions, follow-up, and when results will be explained.