Fertiloscope
Fertiloscope
Fertiloscope (pronunciation: /fɛrˈtɪləˌskoʊp/) is a medical instrument used in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility in women.
Etymology
The term "Fertiloscope" is derived from the Latin word "fertilis" meaning fertile, and the Greek word "skopein" meaning to look or examine.
Description
A Fertiloscope is a type of laparoscope, a long, thin tube with a high-intensity light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The instrument is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus to allow the doctor to visually inspect the female reproductive organs. This procedure is known as fertiloscopy.
Usage
Fertiloscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat various conditions that can cause infertility, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and uterine fibroids. It can also be used to assess the health of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Related Terms
- Laparoscopy: A surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen.
- Endometriosis: A disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
- Uterine fibroids: Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.
- Fallopian tubes: Pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fertiloscope
- Wikipedia's article - Fertiloscope
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