Patient's question:
Divorced for two years and unable to conceive, a colleague suggested I have my fallopian tubes checked for blockages. Can an ultrasound thoroughly examine whether the fallopian tubes are blocked?Doctor's answer:
B cannot thoroughly examine how the fallopian tubes are blocked; it can only provide a preliminary and careful observation of whether the fallopian tubes are thickened or if there is fluid accumulation, which can be detected through ultrasound. However, B cannot determine how the fallopian tubes are blocked. A tubal contrast examination is required for a clear and definitive diagnosis. The tubal contrast examination should be performed within 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period is clean.