WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: 'Laser Hysteroscopy'

Re: 'Laser Hysteroscopy'

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:21:44 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Chris: "'Laser Hysteroscopy'"

At Wed, 18 Apr 2001, Chris wrote: >
>This technique was mentioned by my OB/GYN. I know what a hysteroscopy
>is. Please explain how a laser is used in conjunction with the
>hysteroscopy. I have had post menopausal bleeding. My OB/GYN was
>unable to do a biopsy in the office and unable to do a D because of
>cervical stenosis. He said this is what I'd need to have next.
>
>Thank you

The laser is used to vaporize any areas of the uterine lining that may appear to be causing the bleeding problem. The laser does not help with the stenosis issue. He/she may be suggesting this because of the need for anesthesia. Often times using estrogen vaginal cream for a period of one to two weeks will allow easier passage through a postmenopausal stenotic cervix... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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