**7.6. Hysteroscopic resection of fibroid**

A local or general anesthetic may be used. The uterus is filled with fluid and the hysteroscope is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. This device guides the physician to the fibroid, which is then removed in pieces with a wire loop. Sometimes a second procedure is needed to remove the entire fibroid. Pregnancy rates have been high among women who had this procedure to remove a fibroid that was causing fertility problems.
