Thursday, February 8, 2018

Guidelines In HSG Catheter Examination

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.

Acknowledge any allergy that might result from the process. Some people are allergic to the saline products used in the infusion. It is a rare condition, but one should be careful since it might lead to an adverse reaction of the body if not considered. You should, therefore, have tests on your reaction with saline products like novacine, iodine, and betadine to conclude on one which is most suitable to use in the testing.

Inquire about any medication supposed to be taken before and after the test. A physician might recommend one to take inflammatory drugs to ease the pain of inserting a catheter in the uterine cavity. The most common kind of painkiller used are Motrin and Advil. The medication should be taken an hour before the assessment. Also, one can be recommended to take some antibiotics after the procedure to avoid chances of infection.

Have a sanitary pad with you. The saline infusion used leaks after the process is done and can stain your clothes. In that case, one is supposed to have a sanitary pad despite the fact that the process is done before ovulation. Also, wear soft clothes and non-restrictive clothes since there are high chances of feeling uncomfortable after the procedure is completed.

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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