Patient's question:
Hello, what is the difference between hydrotubation and contrast examination? I have undergone laparoscopic surgery, and after the operation, the left side was blocked while the right side was unobstructed. I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my body ever since, but I still haven't been able to conceive successfully. Now I want to have a follow-up examination to see if the right fallopian tube is still unobstructed. So, what is the difference between hydrotubation and contrast examination?Doctor's answer:
Hysterosalpingography and hydrotubation are essentially the same, but the hydrotubation procedure uses anti-inflammatory drugs and relies on tactile sensation to determine if the fallopian tubes are open or blocked. In contrast, hysterosalpingography uses both anti-inflammatory drugs and contrast dye, which allows for imaging that can reveal whether the tubes are open or blocked, as well as the approximate location of any blockages. Hysterosalpingography alone can also be performed, as it provides a more direct and clear assessment.