How Can Hysterosalpingography Help Diagnose Problems

Hysterosalpingography is a test that examines the condition of your uterus and fallopian tubes. It can help diagnose problems with your reproductive systems or infertility. It may also be used to determine if you are a carrier for certain genetic illnesses.

If you have had multiple miscarriages or are having difficulty conceiving, your doctor might order this examination. This exam can be performed after tubal surgery, or to ensure that your tubal ligation is working properly.

Your doctor will examine your menstrual cycle, ovulation schedule and other factors before performing the hysterosalpingogram. They may prescribe birth control pills to regulate your period before the test. This allows your doctor a better view of your cervix and helps to avoid the possibility of being pregnant.

The cervix is dilated and the vagina is dilated before inserting a hysteroscope. The hysteroscope will then be inserted into your uterus through the speculum. It will expand to a larger size, allowing your doctor to see inside your uterus. Your doctor may use an instrument to remove fibroids or polyps.

If a fibroid or polyp is not removed, your doctor may perform surgery to remove it. Your doctor will also perform a tissue biopsy to get a specimen of the tissue.

Depending on what you need, anesthesia may be administered to make your exam easier. Some women receive local anesthesia and others are placed under general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist administers the sedatives, monitors the patient’s condition during the procedure.

Before the Hysterosalpingography, your doctor will ask you about any medicines, vitamins, or herbal remedies you are taking. Your doctor will tell you whether any of your medications, vitamins, or herbal remedies could interfere with the procedure.

Your doctor may suggest that you stop taking certain medications, like blood pressure medicine or diabetic medication, prior to the exam in order to ensure your safety. These medications can cause damage to your liver or kidneys. Only take them as directed by a doctor.

Your doctor will also give you a prescription for pain relievers and antibiotics to take after the exam. This is because 1,4% to 3,4% of women can get an infection after a procedure.

You should call if there is any pain or bleeding. Some women will have a small amount if blood in the lining around their uterus. This shouldn’t last more than 48 hours and should go away within two days.

If you do not understand the test results you can contact a genetic advisor who will help you to understand the results and guide you throughout the testing process. They can also offer you support and resources.

Your doctor can also provide you with a prescription for a blood test called a DNA test that can show if you carry certain genetic illnesses in your body. This information will help your doctor determine how to treat the diseases.