jeudi 8 février 2018

Preparation For A HSG Catheter Test

By Susan Murray


Hysterosalpingography better known as HSG is a modern x-ray procedure used to check on the uterine condition for women with pregnancy problems. This includes stillbirths, fallopian tubal patency, and infertility causes. A small tube called a catheter is inserted into the uterine cavity to infuse a saline infusion which enhances the imaging of the womb. Detailed below are guidelines in HSG catheter examination to consider.

Locate a reliable medical expert first. A gynecologist can perform simple catheter tests but has to have a reliable experience in this process to ensure a remarkable outcome. However, for a woman who wants to acknowledge the cause of her infertility should consider looking for a fertility specialist who is much experienced in this process compared with an obstetrician.

Acknowledge the best duration to do the examination. The catheter examination should be done before ovulation. This means that it should be done between the fifth and tenth day after your menstrual cycle. This is usually preferred for women who have a history of stillbirths. Women experiencing abnormal ovulation should be checked for any pregnancy before the examination is done.

Acquaint with any allergies that you might result from the procedure. This process uses saline infusions like betadine, novacine, and iodine. Although being allergic to these infusions is rare, some women have adverse reactions to them and can lead to severe infection when used. Therefore, evaluate your allergy history and inform your medical specialist about this for him or her to consider an alternative product.

Inquire if you need to take any medication before and after the process. There are high chances of experiencing pain after the HSG process is completed. This can be mitigated through prescribed painkiller an hour before the assessment is done. One can decide to take Advil or Motrin depending on the extent of the pain. Additionally, you can be recommended to take some antibiotics to avoid any infection that might result from the saline infusion.

Carry a sanitary pad with you. Even though this test is performed before your ovulation cycle, one is required to have a sanitary pad to protect your clothing from dye leakage. This is normal since there is no mechanism to remove the saline infusion used from the womb. In addition to that, wear comfortable clothing since you might feel some discomfort for the rest of the day.

Take as much time as possible resting. You need to have a partner with you as you go for these kinds of examination since you cannot manage to drive in an uncomfortable situation. Moreover, there are high possibilities of cramps, feeling dizziness and nausea which cannot allow you to engage in intense working. The cramping might continue for a while and is advisable to rest until the pain is done.

Consider your payment. The uterosalpingography procedure is an expensive medical intervention, and most people cannot manage to afford. For that reason, one should check if her medical indemnity can cater for the costs by inquiring the respective broker. This means that it should provide an option that caters to fertility treatment.




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