Hysteroscope Market Overview
Hysteroscope Market. A number of factors, such as the surging prevalence of uterine cancer, soaring female geriatric population. Increasing prevalence of infertility due to sedentary lifestyle, rising burden of abnormal uterine bleeding. Burgeoning demand for minimally and non-invasive surgical treatments, are expected to fuel the hysteroscope market at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2016–2022). According to P&S Intelligence, the market is projected to generate $295.5 million revenue by 2022.
One of the primary growth drivers for the market is the booming female geriatric population because aged women are vulnerable to several gynecology related disorders. Such as abnormal bleeding from the uterus and the formation of fibroids and polyps. According to the World Bank, females aged 50–54 years accounted for 5.76% of the global population in 2020. As aging causes hormonal imbalance among this populace. They often suffer from irregular menstrual cycles, which, in turn, driving the demand for hysteroscope.
Top Trends
Besides, the increasing preference of patients for minimally invasive surgical procedures over conventional surgeries also contributes to the hysteroscope market growth. Unlike traditional surgeries, hysteroscopic procedures do not need any incision. As a hysteroscope is inserted into the vaginal cavity and introduced into the uterus via the cervix without any cut on the body. Owing to the minimally invasive nature of such procedures, the patients are less prone to post-surgery infections and are not required to stay in healthcare facilities for a longer duration.
The type segment of the hysteroscope market is classified into flexible video (fibre) hysteroscope. Flexible non-video (fibre) hysteroscope, and rigid non-video hysteroscope. Under this segment, the rigid non-video hysteroscope category held the largest market share in 2015. It is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period as well. This device is used to examine the uterine cavity to accurately identify the causes of infertility among women. Also, it helps in detecting the presence of polyps, carcinoma, myomas, intrauterine lesion. Malformations, and adhesion in the uterine tract and cavity.
Growth Drivers
Furthermore, the application segment of the hysteroscope market is categorized into hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Hysteroscopic polypectomy, hysteroscopic myomectomy, and others. Under this segment, the hysteroscopic myomectomy category generated the highest revenue in 2015. It is also expected to continue this trend throughout the forecast period. Myomectomy is a surgical procedure that is used to take out uterine fibroids or leiomyomas from the body of women who develop fibroids, especially during childbearing years.
Regional Analysis
Geographically, North America accounted for the largest share in the hysteroscope market in 2015. This is attributed to the rising prevalence of irregular bleeding, uterine related disorders including unexplained miscarriages. Structural abnormalities of the uterus, submucosal myomas, and polyps, in the region. Moreover, the rising population of aged females and their increased susceptibility to uterine infections will also fuel the demand for hysteroscopes in North America.
Therefore, the aging female population and the surging shift from conventional surgeries to minimally invasive surgical procedures are expected to boost the market growth across the world.
This study covers
- Major factors driving the market and their impact during the short, medium, and long terms
- Market restraints and their impact during the short, medium, and long terms
- Recent trends and evolving opportunities for the market participants
- Historical and the present size of the market segments and understand their comparative future potential
- Potential of on-demand logistics services, so the market players make informed decisions on the sales of their offerings
- Competitive scenario of various market segments across key countries in several regions for uncovering market opportunities for the stakeholders
- Major players operating in the market and their service offerings