HSG is a special X-ray examination which looks at the inside of your womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes. It aims to show whether your uterus is normal and if your fallopian tubes are blocked or not.
When can the test be performed?
The best time to do the test is between day 5 and day 10 from the start or your period when your bleeding stops completely.
How will the test be done?
A speculum will be inserted into your vagina and a small catheter will be passed through the cervix into the neck of the womb. A small amount of fluid will be pushed into your womb. The fluid will fill your womb and pass through your fallopian tubes. As this happens X-rays will be taken that will show the fluid within the womb and tubes.
What you can expect during procedure?
HSG can cause some pain as the fluid fills the uterus and fallopian tubes. This discomfort should settle as soon as the test is finished. Usually pain killer will be given prior procedure to reduce your pain. Antibiotic also would be given prior procedure to prevent infection. Always take someone along with you to the hospital when you get this procedure done. Doctor will discuss the report with you after the procedure.
