Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility. This involves inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the cervix after cervical dilation, and excising the septum. The aim is to reduce morbidity and shorten the recovery period.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: 2025

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding for this guidance, and clinical classification code: Q17.5 Endoscopic metroplasty

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)