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Hysterosalpingography

What is it? A hysterosalpingography (hiss-ter-o-sal-ping-ah-gruh-fee) is also called an"HSG." This is a test using xrays and fluoroscopy (flor-oss-kuh-p) to check inside the uterus (uterus ) and the fallopian tubes). Fluoroscopy is. An HSG is completed two to five days after your regular monthly period when you aren`t pregnant.

Why does one need it? You may need an HSG to help learn why you have yet to be able to become pregnant. If your tubes are open or closed, an HSG will tell caregivers. If your uterus is normal, the HSG will tell caregivers. Long term periods or bleeding are other reasons with an HSG. An HSG may be done after you have had surgery to repair the uterus or capsules.

How is an HSG performed?

• Your caregiver will carefully put something called a speculum (spek-u-lum) in your anus. The speculum enables him view the inside your vagina as well as your cervix (bottom part of uterus). A tube is put into your cervix, which may result in a feeling. Dye is set to summarize the tubes and the uterus if x rays are taken.
• Xrays are fast taken. You may be asked to move in various places as the pictures have been taken. The table might be transferred to get various viewpoints of your uterus and tubes. The evaluation usually takes less than one hour.

Hazards: Tell your caregiver if you are allergic to shellfish (lobster, crab, or shrimp). You may be allergic to this dye. Signs of a dye allergy are nausea (upset stomach), skin itching, hives, breathing problems, or low blood pressure.

Care Agreement

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