hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy in Sydney: Direct Visualisation, Accurate Diagnosis, Targeted Treatment
Abnormal bleeding, recurrent miscarriage, failed IVF cycles, unexplained infertility. These are not vague symptoms. They are clinical indicators that something inside the uterine cavity needs to be seen directly.
A pelvic ultrasound can suggest an abnormality. Hysteroscopy in Sydney at Medgyne can be confirmed and, in many cases, we can treat it in the same procedure.
What Hysteroscopy Actually Does
A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope passed through the cervix into the uterine cavity. No incisions. No general anaesthesia in most cases. The surgeon views the endometrial lining, the uterine walls, and the tubal openings in real time.
What that direct view reveals is clinically significant. Polyps that distort the endometrial cavity. Submucosal fibroids compressing the uterine wall. Intrauterine adhesions from prior surgery or infection. A uterine septum present since birth that no scan has clearly delineated.
None of these is reliably diagnosed by imaging alone. Hysteroscopy removes the guesswork.
Diagnostic Versus Operative Hysteroscopy
The procedure serves two distinct clinical purposes, and it helps to understand both before your consultation.
| Type | Purpose | Typical setting |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic hysteroscopy | Visual assessment of the uterine cavity | Office or day procedure unit |
| Operative hysteroscopy | Treatment of identified pathology | Day surgery or private hospital |
Diagnostic hysteroscopy identifies what is present. Operative hysteroscopy removes it. When pathology is found during a diagnostic procedure, treatment can often proceed in the same setting rather than requiring a second admission.
At our practice, hysteroscopy in Sydney is performed with the surgical capability to move from diagnosis to treatment within a single procedure where clinically appropriate.
Conditions Assessed And Treated
Hysteroscopy is the investigation of choice for a defined range of uterine conditions. Presentations that warrant direct cavity assessment include:
- Uterine polyps causing irregular or postmenopausal bleeding
- Submucosal fibroids affecting menstrual volume or fertility
- Intrauterine adhesions following prior instrumentation or infection
- Uterine septum contributing to recurrent pregnancy loss
- Abnormal uterine bleeding unresolved by hormonal management
- Retained products following pregnancy or miscarriage
- Failed or repeated IVF cycles with no clear embryological explanation
The common thread is that imaging has reached its diagnostic limit. Hysteroscopy goes further.
The Procedure And What To Expect
Most diagnostic hysteroscopies take between 10 to 20 minutes. The patient is awake or under light sedation depending on preference and clinical need. There is no external incision.
Operative procedures take longer and are performed under general or regional anaesthesia in a private hospital facility. Recovery from operative hysteroscopy is typically measured in days, not weeks. Most women return to normal activity within two to three days of the procedure.
A pre-procedure consultation reviews the indication, the planned approach, anaesthetic requirements, and any fertility considerations relevant to the treatment decision.
Surgical Credentials Behind The Procedure
Dr. Tanushree Rao holds MBBS, MS, MICOG, MRCOG (UK), and FRANZCOG qualifications. Her practice covers the full range of minimally-invasive gynaecological procedures, with hysteroscopy forming part of a broader surgical pathway that includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex pelvic conditions.
At our modern clinic, hysteroscopy in Sydney is not a standalone diagnostic service. It sits within a clinical environment where operative gynaecology is the primary focus. This means that incidental findings are assessed by a surgeon who can treat them, not just document them.
Consultation Locations Across Sydney
Dr. Rao consults at four locations across Sydney and NSW:
- Sydney South West Private Hospital, Liverpool
- St George Private Hospital, Kogarah
- Macquarie University Hospital, North Ryde
- Southern Highlands Hospital, Bowral
In addition to hysteroscopy, patients requiring advanced gynaecological surgery can consult a hysteroscopy specialist in the Sutherland Shire or a robotic hysterectomy specialist in Kogarah for comprehensive assessment and treatment of complex conditions.
Book a Consultation Today
The practice regularly cares for women from Liverpool, Rockdale, Macquarie Park, and across Greater Sydney, providing access to advanced hysteroscopic procedures and minimally-invasive gynaecological surgery.
Please bring any prior ultrasound reports, hysteroscopy findings, or fertility investigation results to your appointment at Medgyne. The more complete the clinical picture at consultation, the more precise the surgical plan.
Phone: (02) 8104 1330
Email: admin@medgyne.com
