Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to consult about something. How is tubal contrast done? I have been married to my husband for three years, but we have not been able to have a child, so we want to have a thorough check-up of our bodies. The doctor at the hospital recommended tubal contrast. I searched online and found that this check-up is very painful, so I want to ask how this check-up is done? Do the patient need to prepare anything in advance?Doctor's answer:
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a careful examination that will not cause severe pain, so you don't need to worry too much. This examination is recommended to be performed between 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period. Three days before the examination, you should start avoiding sexual activity. First, go to the hospital for an examination to rule out vaginal inflammation before proceeding. The procedure involves injecting contrast dye through the cervix into the uterine cavity, and observing the course of the fallopian tubes under X-ray to determine if they are unobstructed and if the uterine cavity is normal.