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Hysterosalpingography is a specialized fluoroscopic x-ray that examines the uterus and fallopian tubes for abnormalities. Fluoroscopy is a type of x-ray "movie" that studies body structures or organs in "real" time. An x-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined and is transmitted to a TV-like monitor so your Radiologist may study an area of interest in detail. Contrast material or "dye" is used to highlight the uterus and fallopian tubes, making it a very bright, white image on the TV-like monitor. The contrast material is administered to the cervix through a small catheter.

Take two 200 mg Ibuprofen tablets, (i.e., Motrin, Advil, etc) two hours prior to the exam.
Because Hysterosalpingography is a type of x-ray that involves exposure to radiation, the procedure is performed on day 7, 8, or 9 of your cycle--with Day 1 being the first day of your cycle. This exam is performed prior to ovulation to assure that you are not pregnant during the exam
Inform your physician or Radiologic Technologist if there is any possibility you are pregnant.
Inform your physician or Radiologic Technologist if you now have (or had in the past) an active inflammatory condition, chronic pelvic infection, or had a history of sexually transmitted diseases. Your physician may choose to treat you with an antibiotic.

The fluoroscopic x-ray itself is painless. However, you may experience slight cramping or discomfort for a brief time when the catheter is placed in the cervix and the contrast material is injected. After the procedure you may experience generalized lower abdominal pain.

A Hysterosalpingography takes approximately 30 minutes from the time you enter the Fluoroscopy suite until you leave. The actual procedure itself is less than 15 minutes. When the exam is completed you may be asked to wait until the Radiologist determines if more images are required.

A Radiologist (a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing disease and injury using medical imaging technology) analyzes and interprets your exam within 24 hours. He/she dictates a Report of the findings and sends it to your physician. Your physician's office will inform you of your results. Due to the number of patients your physician serves, it may be 7 to 10 days before he/she is prepared to respond to your Report. To reduce waiting time, please bring copies of previous scans if your exam is for the same area being imaged.

It is not possible for our office to determine individual coverage. Coverage for imaging tests is variable and depends on your insurance carrier, your plan, any exclusions, and sometimes the reasons for the examination. Prior to undergoing any imaging test, please call the number on the back of your insurance card to determine if it will be covered.

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