Patient's question:
Does tubal contrast hurt? I've been married for 3 years without getting pregnant because of my age, and my family is very anxious about it. They persuaded me to have a thorough examination and soon gave birth to a child. The doctor told me to check the fallopian tubes, but they were unclear, so I need to have tubal contrast. Does it hurt?Doctor's answer:
Hysterosalpingography can cause a certain degree of pain, which varies depending on the patient's condition. If the fallopian tubes are patent, some patients may not feel any pain. If the fallopian tubes are not patent, there may be varying degrees of pain. These are all related to the shape of the fallopian tubes. Unlike other organs, the nerves of the fallopian tubes follow the fallopian tube vessels, but most of the nerves are arranged in the muscle segments of the fallopian tubes. If the nerves are arranged in a certain way, the pain will be less intense and will subside. Some patients may not be able to tolerate the pain.