**7.8. Office hysteroscopy**

There have been a number of studies published that indicates office-based hysteroscopy identifies uterine defects in a large number of infertility patients. Office hysteroscopy is a very simple procedure that requires minimal instrumentation. Office hysteroscopy is advantageous both to the patient and the physician. Office-based hysteroscopy has many benefits to diagnose and treat uterine defects which should improve embryo implantation and pregnancy rates. Hysteroscopy can be performed in a routine office exam room. Office hysteroscopy has been performed using carbon dioxide. Diagnostic office hysteroscopy is a safe procedure, with few significant complications, and the patient can resume normal activities immediately.
