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HSG

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a study to help evaluate the status of your fallopian tubes. HSG's are scheduled during days 7 to 10 days of your menstrual cycle where day 1 is the first day of bleeding. Approximately 60 minutes prior to your procedure, we ask you take 600 mg of Advil. This will decrease cramping from your HSG.

At the time of your HSG your cervix will be cleaned and an HSG soft catheter will be placed into the uterine cavity. Contrast dye will be connected to the catheter.

With the help of a radiologist a machine placed over your abdomen, dye will be injected into your cavity and through your fallopian tubes.

This procedure takes 5 to 10 minutes and may make you feel somewhat crampy. Again, take 600 mg of Advil 60 minutes prior to your HSG.

The purpose of hysterosalpingography HSG is to make sure that your uterine cavity has a normal shape and size. The HSG will identify patients with uterine malformations, polyps, or fibroids.

The HSG is a very accurate test to document tubal patency. In some patients, dye does not spill through the fallopian tubes. If your tubes are blocked on HSG, or if you have a polyp or fibroid, your physician will talk to you about your findings and future treatment.

If you experience pain or fever after your HSG, please notify your nurse or physician.