Hysteroscopic diagnosis of endometrial polyps associated with chronic endometritis

• Mekan R. Orazov
• Lyudmila M. Mikhaleva
• Olga А. Poymanova

Abstract

The review examines the problem of diagnosing endometrial polyps associated with chronic endometritis. The pathogenetic relationship between these conditions and their role in the development of reproductive disorders are discussed. The main focus is on the capabilities of hysteroscopy in detecting this comorbid pathology.

The aim of the study was to analyze the literature data on the role of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of endometrial polyps associated with chronic endometritis.

Material and methods. To achieve this goal, a literature search was performed in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases with the selection of relevant publications on the stated topic.

Results. An analysis of the literature revealed that hysteroscopy is a highly informative method both for diagnosing endometrial polyps and for verifying chronic endometritis in combination with additional laboratory tests. The diagnostic capabilities of modern hysteroscopic technologies are discussed.

Conclusion. Hysteroscopy should be considered as a first-line method in examining patients with suspected concomitant endometrial pathology. An integrated diagnostic approach allows optimizing the detection and subsequent treatment of endometrial polyps and chronic endometritis in women with impaired reproductive function.

Keywords:endometrial polyps; chronic endometritis; hysteroscopy; diagnosis; infertility

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