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Tuesday 6 February 2018

Preparation For A HSG Catheter Test


By Susan Murray


Hysterosalpingography or uterosalpingography is a radiology procedure which use modern x-ray process to check on the condition of the womb for a woman who is experiencing pregnancy problem. A small tubal device is inserted into the uterus cavity to check on its condition using saline infusion. Here are details to consider in preparation for an HSG catheter test.

Locate a reliable medical expert first. A gynecologist can perform simple catheter tests but has to have a reliable experience in this process to ensure a remarkable outcome. However, for a woman who wants to acknowledge the cause of her infertility should consider looking for a fertility specialist who is much experienced in this process compared with an obstetrician.

Know the best duration to perform the assessment. It is important to conduct this assessment between your fifth and tenth days of your menstrual cycle. This is to avoid chances of any pregnancy especially for women who have been experiencing stillbirths. For a person who has abnormal ovulation, the doctor is supposed to check whether you are pregnant before performing the HSG examination.

Acknowledge any allergy that might result from the process. Some people are allergic to the saline products used in the infusion. It is a rare condition, but one should be careful since it might lead to an adverse reaction of the body if not considered. You should, therefore, have tests on your reaction with saline products like novacine, iodine, and betadine to conclude on one which is most suitable to use in the testing.

Ask about any medication that one should take before or after the assessment. A doctor can prescribe one to take inflammatory medication an hour before the tests. This is to reduce the pain that results from inserting the catheter inside the womb. The most used inflammatory painkillers are Advil and Motrin. After the procedure, you can be prescribed to take antibiotics to mitigate any likelihood of infections.

Carry a sanitary pad with you. Even though this test is performed before your ovulation cycle, one is required to have a sanitary pad to protect your clothing from dye leakage. This is normal since there is no mechanism to remove the saline infusion used from the womb. In addition to that, wear comfortable clothing since you might feel some discomfort for the rest of the day.

Take enough rest. It is common to feel uncomfortable after the HSG procedure. Therefore, have a person to drive you home and rest for a whole day as well. The cramping spots might continue throughout the day or a feeling of dizziness or nausea hence the need to avoid intense work after this procedure. If the cramping continues, it is recommendable that continue resting since you cannot manage to handle any intense work under such condition.

Consider your payment. The uterosalpingography procedure is an expensive medical intervention, and most people cannot manage to afford. For that reason, one should check if her medical indemnity can cater for the costs by inquiring the respective broker. This means that it should provide an option that caters to fertility treatment.




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