Patient's question:
Advantages of fallopian tube, PrecautionsDoctor's answer:
Hello! The specific precautions before and after hysterosalpingography are as follows:I. Preoperative Preparation for Hysterosalpingography:
The best time for the examination is within 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period ends. The patient should be given a detailed explanation of the precautions and possible complications to alleviate their anxiety, and instructed to sign the surgical consent form. Patients with constipation should take a laxative the evening before the examination or undergo an enema 2 hours before to clear intestinal contents for clearer imaging. The patient should urinate before the examination to avoid affecting the position of the uterus. An iodine allergy test should be performed first, and the examination can only proceed if there is no allergy.
II. Postoperative Precautions for Hysterosalpingography:
1. Avoid taking a bath or having sexual intercourse for two weeks after the examination. Antibiotics may be administered as needed to prevent infection.
2. Sometimes, spasm of the fallopian tubes may cause a false impression of blockage. In such cases, the examination may need to be repeated if necessary.
3. Sexual intercourse should not be resumed immediately after the examination.