Please don't do a laparoscopy !

Many doctors routinely do a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for all infertile women.They justify this by saying it's a simple diagnostic procedure, which will allow them to confirm that there is no anatomical problem.They also say it's "minor surgery", which just involves a "small cut" and a few hours stay in a hospital.What they don't tell the patient that there's absolutely no need to do a laparoscopy at all ! Let's not forget that the safest surgery is the one you don't need to do !The truth is that laparoscopy does not provide us with any useful information which we cannot obtain with simpler non-invasive tests, such as a HSG and a vaginal ultrasound scan. Even more importantly, it really does not change the treatment options for the infertile couple.The biggest danger is that it can actually reduce your fertility. Once the doctor puts a telescope inside your belly, he often gets "itchy fingers", and will do a procedure which is not called for at all !If you doctor tells you to get a laparoscopy, just say No !
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