Patient's question:
Hello, how do doctors determine if the fallopian tubes are open? Where should I go for the check-up? What kind of test should I have?Doctor'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 a type of imaging examination where a catheter is used to inject contrast medium into the uterine cavity. The contrast medium then flows from the uterine cavity into the fallopian tubes. Under X-ray imaging, a very thin muscular fallopian tube located within the abdominal cavity can be clearly displayed. It not only shows the overall patency of the fallopian tubes but also very clearly identifies the location and nature of any blockages. During contrast imaging, increasing the injection pressure can also be the most direct and effective method for clearing the fallopian tubes.