Patient's question:
Infertility has been an issue for many years, and treatment has been ongoing. As age is advancing, there is a strong desire to have a child soon, which creates urgency. The question is: What is the best treatment for fallopian tube blockage?Doctor's answer:
Hello, what tests should be done for fallopian tube blockage?The tests for fallopian tube blockage include:
1. Hysterosalpingography (HSG): Also known as tubal patency test, HSG involves inserting a tube into the uterus of the person being examined, followed by injecting 20ml of anesthetic fluid (usually normal saline with antibiotics). Due to its high rate of misdiagnosis and significant side effects, this method has been largely phased out in hospitals with standardized operations.
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): MRI can be used to examine the fallopian tubes, including both standard MRI and MRI-guided tubal patency testing.
3. X-ray Hysterosalpingography: This imaging technique allows visualization of the uterine cavity's size, shape, and position, as well as the morphology of the fallopian tubes, making it the most reliable method for confirming fallopian tube patency.