Hysteroscopy Cost In India

Hysteroscopy treatment or procedure are often recommended by the doctor as part of the cost-effective means for infertility workup for patients. It is a surgical procedure that is conducted with the use of a hysteroscope where a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the patient’s vagina to check the status of the cervix and the uterus and further diagnose the root cause of infertility issue. This also helps to identify the issue beforehand and if needed samples are further taken for deep investigation.

This procedure is normally suggested by doctors in cases like abnormal periods, recurrent miscarriages, bleeding after menopause, abnormal pap smear tests, sterilization, uterine malfunction, and more.

How Hysteroscopy Tests Works (The Complete Procedure)

The hysteroscopy procedure requires the use of a vaginal speculum to dilate the cervix after which the hysteroscope is inserted into the patient’s cervix region. This helps to reach the lower end of the uterus part and identify the issues therein. If needed, to expand the uterus and get a clearer look, either carbon dioxide or saline solution is inserted into the uterus allowing it to expand. That way, the minute details, and the linings can be easily diagnosed.

The procedure required the patient to be sedated with anesthesia which depending on the complication of the procedure can be either local anesthesia or general anesthesia. The doctor also may require to take a sample by removing the tissues from the patient’s uterus region by either scrapping or scooping it to help diagnose the situation further.

How much does a Hysteroscopy Test cost in India?

The cost of a hysteroscopy test depends on various factors like:

1. The fee of the Doctor or the Consultant
2. Age of the Patient
3. Prior and Immediate medical condition of the Patient
4. Size of the growth or tissue or fluid build-up
5. City or the location of the procedure
6. Hospital or the lab admission charges

• The cost of a hysteroscopy test starts from roughly Rs 17,850 if performed in a normal hospital.
• In India, the average cost of a hysteroscopy test ranges around Rs 26,250.
• For hysteroscopy in India, the maximum sum that can be charged can go as high as Rs. 53,550.

Types of Hysteroscopy Tests

• Diagnostic Hysteroscopy: The diagnostic hysteroscopy is done to diagnose and identify the problems in the uterus region of the patient. This procedure generally requires around 30 minutes and helps identify any abnormalities or even malignant mass growth.
• Operative Hysteroscopy: The operative hysteroscopy is done only after the abnormalities or issues are found in the diagnostic hysteroscopy. The basis for diagnostic hysteroscopy gives a clearer picture of whether further surgical or operative procedure is needed or not. That’s when the operative hysteroscopy comes in and requires a surgical procedure to remove any abnormalities, growth, or adhesions.

Note:

Hysteroscopy treatment and diagnosis help to detect and diagnose issues related to fertility and allow the patients to proceed with greater chances of success at IVF procedure. A timely diagnosis and treatment of such issues present in the uterus region will help the patient and the couple realizes their dream of a family.