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Vaginoscopy Against Standard Treatment: a randomised controlled trial.

P P Smith^1,2, S Kolhe³, S O'Connor²

¹Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, College of Medical & Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

|February 26, 2019

Summary

Vaginoscopy is a more successful, less painful, and quicker outpatient hysteroscopy procedure compared to standard hysteroscopy. This makes vaginoscopy the preferred choice for outpatient hysteroscopy, improving patient outcomes and experience.

Keywords:

Ambulatory hysteroscopy hysteroscopy office hysteroscopy outpatient hysteroscopy vaginoscopy

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Gynecology
Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

Outpatient hysteroscopy is a common gynecological procedure.
Standard hysteroscopy can be associated with patient discomfort and variable success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the success rates of vaginoscopy versus standard hysteroscopy in an outpatient setting.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled multicenter trial involving 1597 women undergoing outpatient hysteroscopy.
Participants were allocated to either vaginoscopy or standard hysteroscopy.
Success was defined as a composite endpoint including procedure completion, absence of complications, acceptable pain levels, and no post-procedure infection.

Main Results:

Vaginoscopy demonstrated significantly higher success rates (89%) compared to standard hysteroscopy (85%).
Vaginoscopy procedures were quicker (median 2 minutes vs. 3 minutes) and less painful.
Fewer operative complications were observed with vaginoscopy (RR 0.26).

Conclusions:

Vaginoscopy is a more successful, less painful, and faster alternative to standard hysteroscopy for outpatient procedures.
Vaginoscopy should be considered the technique of choice for outpatient hysteroscopy.