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Diagnostic Services at Astra |
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| Diagnostic Services - Transvaginal Hydro-Laparoscopy (THL) |
Transvaginal Endoscopy (TVE), a combination of hysteroscopy and transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy, is a revolutionary technique used for direct visualization and assessment of the entire female reproductive system. The procedure is done under light sedation with only one needle puncture to enter the abdomen through the vagina and behind the uterus. A Normal Saline solution, instead of CO2 gas, is used to visualize the entire female pelvis directly. Post-operative recovery is fairly quick, with most patients feeling back to normal within hours.
It is important to note that subtle uterine and pelvic pathology can only be diagnosed under direct visualization. This novel procedure allows for the accurate diagnosis of infertility causes when other basic tests fail to reach a diagnosis, leading to the frequently inaccurate diagnosis of “unexplained infertility” (basically, a diagnosis that is reached when physicians run out of answers to explain the real cause of infertility). Remember, having a real diagnosis is the most important step in managing fertility patients. |
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