Patient's question:
Five years of trying to conceive, but still no baby. The doctor said it's very likely that the fallopian tubes are blocked and that an hysterosalpingogram (HSG) needs to be done. How long does an HSG take?Doctor's answer:
The time for fallopian tube angiography examination is generally around 10-20 minutes, and it is a good method to check the patency of the fallopian tubes. Under the operation of a skilled doctor, there will be no significant pain, and normal women can tolerate it. Angiography examination is also a minimally invasive surgery, which is usually tolerable. The specific situation varies from person to person. Generally, there may be some discomfort after angiography, and people will feel relieved about half an hour later. This is related to individual sensitivity to pain. After angiography, vaginal bleeding may occur for three or two days, accompanied by abdominal discomfort, but it usually does not exceed a week. If there is any discomfort after the operation, please contact the hospital immediately.