Quick, convenient “The LiNA OperåScopeTM has been a tremen- dous tool for my practice and, more importantly, hysteroscopy for my patients. Being able to give patients results by spending less time, less anesthesia, and less money has been invaluable to patient satisfaction using the LiNA OperåScopeTM. My patients and I have loved the efficacy of the OperåScopeTM and the immediate and con- clusive results it has provided. I look forward to continue using the LiNA OperåScopeTM as a safe, effective and patient centric device in my office.”

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Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux For more information about OperåScope, Diagnosis and treatment Louisiana Women’s Healthcare consult your doctor. in the office

LiNA Medical ApS Formervangen 5, DK-2600 Glostrup, Danemark | Tél. : +45 43 29 66 66, Fax : +45 43 29 66 99 [email protected] www.lina-medical.com CVR : 10054974 Innovation in Gynecology Innovation in Gynecology ©2019 LiNA Medical ApS. All rights reserved. LiNA is a registered trademark of LiNA Medical ApS in the EU, US and CN. LiNA OperaScope Patient brochure 2019-05 BV0242A UK brochure LiNA OperaScope Patient What is hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is a common and relatively quick procedure (typically between 5 and 30 minutes) that allows your doc- tor to look inside your uterus (womb). This can be performed using the LiNA OperåScopeTM single-use operative hystero- scope. A hysteroscope is a thin tube with a camera that is inserted through your vagina and cervix to examine your uterus without incisions.

Why might I consider hysteroscopy? àà Abnormal bleeding àà heavy periods àà absence of your period àà postmenopusal bleeding àà Pelvic pain àà Infertility Single-Use àà Biopsies àà Polyps àà Fibroids Operative àà Removal of an intrauterine device (IUD) àà Scar tissue Hysteroscopy Your doctor can provide additional information.

What happens during the procedure? LiNA OperåScope™ You will be lying on the exam table in a similar position as a pap smear. In some cases your doctor may use a local anesthetic (numbing agent) and may dilate (widen) your What happens afterwards? Benefits of OperåScope cervix to allow entry of the hysteroscope. The hysteroscope is inserted through your vagina and cervix into the uterus. After your appointment most women can resume normal hysteroscopy A liquid solution is then slowly introduced into your uterus to activities the next day, if not the same day. It is normal to provide visibility (you may feel some dampness). Your doctor have cramping and some bleeding for a few days after the àà Relatively quick procedure then has the ability to see and possibly treat conditions. procedure. Your doctor will advise you on any activities àà Thin diameter minimizes patient discomfort you need to avoid and for what duration. during procedure. àà Minimal or no anesthetic is typically needed. àà Can be performed in the convenience of your How safe is hysteroscopy? doctor’s office. Hysteroscopy is a relatively safe procedure. However, like àà Single-use scope and instruments are never any procedure, there is a possibility of complications, used on another patient. which occur in less than 1% of procedures.1 Your doctor àà Device can be connected to a monitor so the can help answer any questions you may have and provide doctor can show you any findings during the further guidance. procedure.

Reference: 1. Jansen, Frank Willem, et al. “Complications of hysteroscopy: a prospective, multicenter study.” Obstetrics & Gynecology 96.2 (2000): 266-270.