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Diagnostic Services at Astra |
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| Diagnostic Services - Hysterosalpingography |
Hysterosalpingography/Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a radiologic procedure where radiographs are taken of a female reproductive tract after injection of a suitable contrast media via cannula inserted in the cervical canal. The resulting radiographs obtained after the injection of contrast media depicts the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes and possible free spillage of contrast media into the peritoneal cavity if the tubes are patent.
‘Hystero’ means uterus and ‘salpingo’ means tubes, so hysterosalpingography literally means radiographic demonstration of the uterus and fallopian tube
If a blockage is detected, we can see whether the blockage is located at the junction of the tube and the uterus (proximal) or whether it is at the end of the fallopian tube (distal). Based on the results of your HSG, we will discuss with you effective treatments for tubal factor infertility. Your HSG can also give us a better picture of the uterine cavity and detect the presence of polyps, fibroids, or scar tissue. The fallopian tubes can also be examined for defects within the tube or suggestion of a partial blockage. Antibiotics are usually administered for five days starting the day prior to your procedure
The hysterosalpingogram takes only about five to ten minutes to perform. During the procedure you are likely to experience some mild cramping, so you may wish to ask your doctor about taking pain medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen a half hour prior to the HSG. |
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