What does a normal HSG mean?

What does a normal HSG mean?

Normal Results If the x-ray shows a normal uterine shape, and the injected dye spills freely out from the ends of the fallopian tube, then the test results are considered normal. This doesn’t, however, mean your fertility is normal. It just means whatever may be wrong wasn’t seen on the HSG.

What does Hysterosalpingography mean in medical terms?

Hysterosalpingography, or HSG, is an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked. In HSG, a thin tube is threaded through the vagina and cervix. A substance known as contrast material is injected into the uterus.

Why is Salpingography done?

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes. It often is used to see if the fallopian tubes are partly or fully blocked. It also can show if the inside of the uterus is a normal size and shape. Why is HSG done?

Can HSG detect pregnancy?

Early pregnancy during HSG may be recognized by a double outlined uterine cavity (DOUC) and the intrauterine filling defect denotes the fetal sac (1-7). However, a normal HSG cannot exclude early pregnancy during HSG (1). Contrast media infiltrating the decidual lining is responsible for the DOUC appearance (Figure 2).

When should HSG test be done?

Your doctor will probably do the procedure after your period but before you ovulate, since it’s less likely you’ll be pregnant during this time. This will be during the first half of your cycle, probably between days 1 and 14.

What are the indications for hysterosalpingogram?

HSG has long been recognized for its use in detecting tubal patency, polyps, submucosal leiomyomas, synechiae, müllerian anomalies, hydrosalpinges, salpingitis isthmica nodosum (SIN), and peritubal adhesions.

Is HSG necessary before IVF?

A trans-vaginal or pelvic ultrasound scan, together with hormone profiling (e.g. FSH and LH), may not be enough to locate the cause of your problems and to give you the fertility all-clear. IVF patients often undergo an HSG to get a fuller picture of what’s going on.

What causes a failed HSG?

The most common reason for failure was an axial view of the uterus secondary to inadequate traction on the cervix in 82% (14/17) of the cases, followed by obstructed visualization of the lower uterine cavity and endocervical canal by the delivery catheter bulb in 21% (3/17).

What are the complications of HSG?

Possible risks include: allergic reaction to contrast dye. endometrial (uterine lining) or fallopian tube infection. injury to the uterus, such as perforation.

Can you conceive right after HSG?

Is it safe to get pregnant right after an HSG test? Generally, it’s safe to try to become pregnant within a few days following an HSG. Ask your provider, to be sure. A hysterosalpingogram can help your provider spot irregularities in your uterus or fallopian tubes that might prevent you from becoming pregnant.

Is HSG test 100 accurate?

The sensitivity and specificity of HSG were 63% and 89.3%, and the positive predictive value was 92%, with a 55% negative predictive value, and the accuracy ratio was 72% (9).