Patient's question:
I haven't been using contraception for 5 months, but I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Should I go to the hospital for related examinations? If I need to check if the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, how should I do it, and what is the appropriate time? Thank youDoctor's answer:
The examination methods for fallopian tubes include hydrotubation, contrast imaging, and laparoscopy. Contrast imaging is the simplest and most effective method. Hysterosalpingography is an imaging examination that involves injecting contrast medium into the uterine cavity through a catheter, allowing the contrast medium to flow from the uterine cavity into the fallopian tubes. Under X-ray imaging, a very thin muscular fallopian tube located in the abdominal cavity can be clearly displayed. It not only shows the overall patency of the fallopian tubes but also clearly identifies the location and nature of any blockages. During contrast imaging, increasing the injection pressure can also be the most direct and effective treatment for clearing fallopian tube blockages.