Who Dra. Guerrero is
Dra. Mª Leonor Guerrero Mercader holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery and trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca in Murcia. She holds a University Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy from the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares and Clermont Ferrand.
She has been part of the medical team at the Hospital Materno-Infantil La Arrixaca since 1997 and heads its Diagnostic and Surgical Hysteroscopy Unit, a reference centre in the Region of Murcia. In private practice she has worked with well-regarded clinics in the Region and with the San Carlos and Virgen de la Vega hospitals, where she performs scheduled surgery with her team. She founded this clinic in 2012.
When it is worth seeing her
These are the most common reasons patients come to her consulting room:
- Unexplained bleeding, heavy periods or bleeding between periods.
- Polyps or fibroids found on an ultrasound scan.
- Difficulty getting pregnant or repeated miscarriages, where looking inside the womb can provide information.
- A second opinion before gynaecological surgery.
Where everything is
Womb
This is the organ where a pregnancy grows. Its inner lining, the endometrium, is what is shed each month with your period.
How the camera travels through the womb
A very thin camera passes through the vagina and the cervix, with no cuts or incisions.
What a hysteroscopy is
The NHS defines it as a test to look inside the womb using a thin tube with a small camera inside it. It is used, among other things, to investigate unexplained vaginal bleeding, heavy periods or bleeding between periods, bleeding after the menopause, fibroids and polyps, and fertility problems.
It can be diagnostic, to find the cause of symptoms, or operative, to take a sample or remove a polyp or fibroid during the same procedure. It usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, and it is normal to have period-like discomfort for a couple of days and spotting for up to a week.
What to expect at the first visit
Before suggesting any test, Dra. Guerrero listens to your history and carries out an examination and an ultrasound scan in the same appointment. If a hysteroscopy or surgery is needed, she explains what it involves, what the alternatives are and what recovery to expect, so you can decide with the information you need.
Do you need a hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy allows the inside of the womb to be viewed with a very fine camera.
Do you bleed outside your period, or are your periods very heavy?
This questionnaire offers guidance, not a diagnosis. If the pain is severe or something worries you, book an appointment or seek urgent care.
About the specialist
Dra. Mª Leonor Guerrero Mercader
Founder of the clinic and head of the Hysteroscopy Unit at the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
What her patients say
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dra. Guerrero see patients?
At Clínica M. Leonor Guerrero Mercader, Gran Vía Escultor Salzillo 32, in the centre of Murcia. She performs scheduled surgery at the San Carlos and Virgen de la Vega hospitals.
Do I need a referral to book?
No. You can book online with the specialist you prefer and you will receive confirmation straight away.
Does a hysteroscopy hurt?
There can be period-like discomfort. According to the NHS you can take a painkiller beforehand and, if the pain is significant, the test can be stopped at any time.
Sources consulted
- NHS: Hysteroscopy · Checked on October 30, 2026
This information is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. If you have symptoms, book an appointment with a specialist.
