What is done during a HSG?
• For this examination, you will be positioned, as if for a vaginal examination. A vaginal speculum will be inserted to aid visualisation. • A small catheter is inserted through the cervix and then, contrast is instilled into the uterus. • The contrast is followed to see if they spill out of the fallopian tubes on both sides. • Sometimes, the contrast may not flow into the tubes and to ensure this is not due to spasm, we may give you an injection (to relax the muscles of the uterus) or repeat the contrast injection, maintaining pressure. • When the necessary radiographs have been taken, the catheter is removed and x-ray films reviewed. • You will asked to go to the bathroom to wash up and a sanitary pad will be given to you, so that your underwear will not be stained.
