Hysteroscopy for Infertile Women: A Review

Objective: To review the role of hysteroscopy in infertile women. Design: Review of peer-reviewed, published literature in PubMed and Cochrane databases on uterine intracavitary pathology, proximal tubal occlusion, failed in vitro fertilization procedures, and first trimester miscarriages of infertile women. Results: The role of hysteroscopy is well documented in infertile women. Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy are effective when evaluating and treating uterine intracavitary pathology, proximal tubal occlusion, failed in vitro fertilization procedures, and first trimester miscarriages of infertile women. Conclusion: In conclusion, hysteroscopy may play an important role prior to or in conjunction with assisted reproductive techniques to help infertile women and couples achieve their goals of a pregnancy and live birth of a child.