Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E 1 analogue that is used off-label for a variety of
indications in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology, including medication abortion …

Background Hysteroscopy is an operation in which the gynaecologist examines the uterine
cavity using a small telescopic instrument (hysteroscope) inserted via the vagina and the …

BACKGROUND The copper intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective and safe
contraceptive method, also in nulliparous women. However, insertion of an IUD through a …

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumours of the uterus. Management depends
on the symptoms, location and size of the fibroids, and the patient's desire to conceive …

Adverse events associated with hysteroscopic procedures are generally rare, but, with
increasing operative complexity, it is now apparent that they are experienced more often …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the actual complication rate of hysteroscopic surgery
performed by experienced endoscopic surgeons in a single medical center. DESIGN: A …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of oral and vaginal misoprostol for preoperative
cervical ripening in premenopausal women before hysteroscopic surgery. DESIGN: Placebo …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of administering misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy in
achieving cervical dilatation and reducing complications including cervical laceration. Data …

Objective To compare the impact of 1000 μg of self‐administered vaginal misoprostol versus
self‐administered vaginal placebo on preoperative cervical ripening after 2 weeks of …

Background Complications of the lithotomy or modified lithotomy positions are not unique to
hysteroscopy, but must be respected when performing intrauterine endoscopy, particularly if …