Department of Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Suite 026
Director: Kurt Meehan, R.T.
Appointments: 216-382-2853
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
General Description
What to Expect
How to Prepare
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General Description
A Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an x-ray of the female reproductive tract that outlines the shape of the inside of the cervix and uterus and helps to determine whether or not the fallopian tubes are open. An HSG is performed to evaluate infertility, reoccurring pelvic infections, abnormal uterine bleeding, incompetent cervix, lost IUDs and post-surgical conditions.
What to Expect
You will be asked to change into a gown. You will be positioned at the end of the x-ray table as if you were having a routine GYN exam. Then the radiologist will clean off your skin with sterile iodine and insert a speculum into your vagina. The radiologist will then insert a small catheter into the cervix and inject a dye to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes. You may feel some cramping associated with the dye. The radiologist will view the images on a screen and take x-rays. The procedure will take approximately 30 minutes. Your doctor will receive a written report approximately 48 hours after the procedure.
- This procedure should be performed 7 - 9 days after the first day of a menstrual period.
- You may want to bring someone with you to drive you home.
- Afterwards, you may experience some spotting or light bleeding. If you experience heavy bleeding, fever, chills, worsening pain or a missed period, then call your gynecologist immediately.
- Do not douche, use tampons or have intercourse for 24 hours after the procedure.
- Tell the technologist if you are allergic to the dye.
- Inform the radiologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment and bring the requisition provided by your physician.