After a brief historical outline on hysteroscopy a newly developed hysteroscope is
introduced. A discussion of its optical efficiency is followed by a report on possibilities
of examination by means of the endoscopic method of the uterine cavity in about 100
women. According to the phase of cycle typical pictures of the endometrium are recognizable.
Pathological pictures of the mucous reveal possibilities of causes of sterility and
abortions. At the same time myomas and carcinomas may be diagnosed.
Hysteroscopy - endometrium - uterine polyps
