What is the purpose of an X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Lam Thi Kim Chi - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang. The doctor has over 6 years of experience as a radiologist.
Infertility is not only a medical gynecological disease, but also a huge social problem. The increasing rate of infertility becomes a concern for each individual, family and community. There are many causes of infertility, which may be due to abnormalities in men, women, or unknown causes. For female causes, blocked fallopian tubes account for the highest rate.
With the development of diagnostic imaging today, there are many modern facilities such as CT Scanner or magnetic resonance to help diagnose infertility. However, X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes is still the most valuable method of evaluating the uterus and fallopian tubes today in the diagnosis of primary and secondary infertility due to tubal occlusion.

1. Learn about the technique of taking X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an imaging test used to look inside the uterus and fallopian tubes. X-ray technique after injecting contrast medium with low pressure through the cervix, allowing to see the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes..
X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes is for examination. Examine the lumen of the uterus and fallopian tubes to see if there is adhesion to the uterus, blockage or dilation of the fallopian tubes, and diseases of the lining, fibroids, uterine polyps to help clinicians treat a effective way especially in the treatment of infertility.
The HSG test is also used a few months after the tubal ligation procedure to make sure the fallopian tubes are completely blocked.
The fallopian tube x-ray test is just one of many evaluations of the fallopian tubes. This result can change over time depending on the body of each person. However, because this is an invasive test (which can damage the uterus and fallopian tubes), doctors are very limited in doing it many times.

2. Purpose of the technique

Diagnosis in the uterus and indirect diagnosis around the outside of the uterus. Diagnosis of genital malformations. Checking for a clear or blocked fallopian tube should be done for infertile women. Evaluation of the effectiveness of supportive surgery for tubal ligation is successful or not.

3. Indications and contraindications to the use of the technique

The most valuable indication of this technique is to diagnose primary and secondary infertility due to tubal occlusion.
In addition, there are a number of other indications that can be used this technique such as:
Abnormal mass inside and outside the uterus. Endometriosis, endometriosis. Examination and evaluation of intrauterine contraceptive devices. However, for these indications, it is advisable to consider using other imaging methods that do not have to penetrate the uterine cavity but have higher values ​​such as: Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance, CT Scan.
HSG survey is not indicated for patients with any of the following conditions:
Pregnancy Pelvic infection Heavy uterine bleeding at the time of procedure.

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