Hysteroscopy: What Affects The Test

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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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Last updated:	February 22, 2008
Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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