What to expect from diagnostic hysteroscopy for endometrial polyps

A hysteroscope is a narrow camera-guided instrument introduced through the vagina and cervix. Fluid may gently expand the cavity so the clinician can see the lining, the polyp, and nearby tissue. The examination may be done in an outpatient setting, with local anaesthetic, sedation, or another anaesthetic plan depending on the procedure and your health.

A diagnostic examination may be followed by a sample or removal of a polyp if this was planned and considered appropriate. Tissue can be sent for laboratory assessment. Seeing a polyp does not by itself establish whether it is harmless or needs further treatment; the planned follow-up explains what happens next.

Follow the clinic's instructions about eating, drinking, medicines, and arranging transport if sedation or anaesthesia is used. Tell the team about pregnancy possibility, allergies, bleeding problems, and medicines that affect clotting. Afterward, mild period-like cramps and light spotting can occur. Use only the pain relief recommended for you, rest as needed, and follow instructions about sex, tampons, bathing, and returning to work.

Contact your care team promptly for heavy or increasing bleeding, worsening pelvic pain, fever, chills, faintness, unusual discharge, or difficulty passing urine. Seek urgent help if you feel severely unwell, collapse, or develop sudden severe pain. These symptoms need assessment rather than being attributed to normal recovery.

Ask whether the hysteroscopy is inspection only or may include biopsy or polyp removal, which anaesthetic is planned, when you can resume normal activities, and how results will be shared.