When ultrasounds don't see everything

You've had ultrasounds, blood tests, and general checkups. The doctor tells you, "Everything looks normal." However, you have pelvic pain, or pregnancy simply isn't happening.

Laparoscopy as

the “Gold Standard” for diagnosing

That feeling of frustration is real. How can everything be “fine” if I don’t achieve my goal?

The answer is usually: What you have isn’t visible on ultrasound.

This is where diagnostic laparoscopy comes in. It’s the definitive procedure, the “Google Maps” of gynecology, allowing us to stop guessing and start seeing the reality of your body in high definition.

What exactly is Laparoscopy?

It’s a minimally invasive surgery. Forget about the large incisions of the past. In this procedure, we make small incisions (less than 1 cm, usually in the navel and bikini area) to insert a thin camera called a laparoscope.

This camera projects magnified images onto a monitor, allowing the specialist to “travel” inside your abdomen and examine your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries millimeter by millimeter.

What does it detect thatother studies don't see?

Ultrasound sees “shadows,” but laparoscopy sees “colors and textures.” It is irreplaceable for detecting:

1. Endometriosis (The Silent Disease) It is the number one cause of “unexplained” infertility. Small patches of endometrial tissue can be hidden behind the ovaries or in the peritoneum, causing inflammation and toxicity to the eggs. Only laparoscopy can confirm it with 100% certainty.

2. Adhesions (Internal Scars) If you have had previous surgery (such as appendicitis), your organs may be “stuck” together by scar tissue, preventing the fallopian tube from capturing the egg. This does not show up on any X-ray.

3. The True Shape of Your Uterus We detect malformations or external fibroids that could be hindering pregnancy.

The great advantage: "See and Treat"

The wonderful thing about laparoscopy at IREGCI is that we don’t just look around. If we find a problem during the diagnosis (an area of ​​endometriosis, a cyst, or an adhesion), we fix it right then and there.

You come in with a question and leave with the problem solved. You don’t need two surgeries. We clean and prepare your uterus to receive your baby in just one step.

What is the recovery like?

Because it is minimally invasive, recovery is surprisingly quick.

  • Outpatient procedure: Most patients return home the same day.
  • Aesthetic results: The scars are so small that, over time, they become almost invisible.
  • Responsiveness to normal life: In 3 to 5 days, most women resume their daily activities.

Why have your laparoscopy done at IREGCI?

Here, the surgeon’s experience is everything. It’s not the same to have a general surgeon perform the procedure as it is to have it done by a gynecologist specializing in reproductive medicine.

At IREGCI, we operate with one premise: Preserving Fertility. We handle your ovaries and fallopian tubes with extreme care to avoid damaging your ovarian reserve. We use cutting-edge technology to cut and cauterize with millimeter precision because we know your ultimate goal is to become a mother.

Stop going around in circles with uncertain diagnoses. Sometimes, looking within is the only way to find the solution.

How to get to IREGCI

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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

When should I see a fertility specialist?

If you have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months (or 6 months if you are over 35) without success, a medical evaluation is recommended.

Insemination places the sperm directly into the uterus, while IVF fertilizes the egg in a laboratory and then transfers the embryo.

Most procedures are minimally invasive and are performed with anesthesia or pain-reduction measures.

It depends on the couple’s age, diagnosis, method used, and overall health. A specialist can estimate your personalized probability.

Female fertility declines significantly from the age of 35 due to the quantity and quality of the eggs.

Egg, sperm or embryo donation can be used.

IREGCI, we’re with you every step of the way!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

When should I see a fertility specialist?

If you have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months (or 6 months if you are over 35) without success, a medical evaluation is recommended.

Insemination places the sperm directly into the uterus, while IVF fertilizes the egg in a laboratory and then transfers the embryo.

Most procedures are minimally invasive and are performed with anesthesia or pain-reduction measures.

It depends on the couple’s age, diagnosis, method used, and overall health. A specialist can estimate your personalized probability.

Female fertility declines significantly from the age of 35 due to the quantity and quality of the eggs.

Egg, sperm or embryo donation can be used.

Fertility treatments

At Iregci we provide comprehensive and personalized medical solutions to overcome fertility barriers and achieve pregnancy.

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At IREGCI, we care for you and your future. We provide expert Gynecology and Obstetrics services, designed to protect your intimate health and monitor the development of your pregnancy with the most advanced technology.

Neonatology and Pediatrics

At IREGCI we protect your family’s future with expert care in Neonatology and Pediatrics, ensuring the well-being of your little ones from birth.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

At IREGCI, we prioritize your comfort. Thanks to minimally invasive surgery, we offer effective treatments with virtually imperceptible scars and a reduced hospital stay.

Fertility treatments

At Iregci we provide comprehensive and personalized medical solutions to overcome fertility barriers and achieve pregnancy.

Gynecology and Obstetrics

At IREGCI, we care for you and your future. We provide expert Gynecology and Obstetrics services, designed to protect your intimate health and monitor the development of your pregnancy with the most advanced technology.

Neonatology and Pediatrics

At IREGCI we protect your family’s future with expert care in Neonatology and Pediatrics, ensuring the well-being of your little ones from birth.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

At IREGCI, we prioritize your comfort. Thanks to minimally invasive surgery, we offer effective treatments with virtually imperceptible scars and a reduced hospital stay.

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