Question

Lena has been experiencing unusual menstruation. Her doctor confirms that a hormonal imbalance is not the cause of her problem. What procedure would Lena's doctor use to examine her uterus?

Answer 1

Answer:

Diagnostic Hysteroscopy

Explanation:

Diagnostic hysteroscopy is a routinely performed diagnostic procedure in gynaecology which is effective in the assessment of abnormal premenopausal or postmenopausal uterine bleeding.

This procedure is used to assess the endometrial cavity, endocervical canal and tubal ostia. It is a short procedure with minimal blood loss and prompt recovery afterwards. Therefore, this would be a suitable procedure for Lena who has already been experiencing unusual menstruation.

It involves the use of a hysteroscope, light source and distention media.

The major advantage of diagnostic hysteroscopy over other procedures is its thorough combination of a diagnostic procedure without treatment.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer to the question is DIAGNOSTIC HYSTEROSCOPY.

Couple of factors can be responsible for Lena's unusual menstruation like stress, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and use of birth control pills.

Hysteroscopy is aimed at examining the uterus to know the possible cause of Lena's unusual menstruation.

Explanation: Lena's doctor will examine her Uterus using a thin lighted tube known as a hysteroscope.

The Hysteroscope will be used alongside the attached light by the doctor to view and assess her cervix and uterus to ascertain the possible cause of her unusual menstruation.

Lena's doctor can also do a pelvic examination for Lena to note and examine the positions and sizes of her pelvic organs.

Lena's doctor can as well send Lena for pelvic ultrasound to visualize the organs in her pelvic region.