hysteroscopy
noun
hys·ter·os·co·py
ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-skə-pē 
plural hysteroscopies
: visual examination of the cervix and interior of the uterus with an endoscope
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Doctors can also take endometrial biopsies and hysteroscopies, which analyzes period tissue, and can help catch pre-cancer earlier.
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s in line with the new ACOG guidance, which applies to a wide range of interventions that require cervical stabilization such as endocervical biopsies, hysteroscopies and in IVF
Educating Clinicians—and Women
Changing clinical practice isn’t just about launching a product.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Louisiana’s law could also make pharmacists less likely to fill misoprostol prescriptions for people miscarrying at home, or even for non-pregnant patients taking the drug before IUD insertions or diagnostic procedures called hysteroscopies.
—Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Without insurance, the fees for the hysteroscopy and D&C alone would have amounted to over $30,000.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
There was no mention of a hysteroscopy, let alone basic ultrasound.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
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Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s in line with the new ACOG guidance, which applies to a wide range of interventions that require cervical stabilization such as endocervical biopsies, hysteroscopies and in IVF
Educating Clinicians—and Women
Changing clinical practice isn’t just about launching a product.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Louisiana’s law could also make pharmacists less likely to fill misoprostol prescriptions for people miscarrying at home, or even for non-pregnant patients taking the drug before IUD insertions or diagnostic procedures called hysteroscopies.
—Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Without insurance, the fees for the hysteroscopy and D&C alone would have amounted to over $30,000.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
There was no mention of a hysteroscopy, let alone basic ultrasound.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
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“Hysteroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hysteroscopy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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