What is an HSG test, also called a hysterosalpingogram?
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a special X-ray test done to evaluate a womans uterus and tubes. Dye is injected into the uterus through the cervix. Radiological pictures are taken as the dye outlines the uterus and flows through the fallopian tubes. The test can detect uterine growths such as polyps and fibroids. It can also determine if the fallopian tubes are open or blocked. An HSG is usually performed on women being evaluated for infertility. If blocked tubes are detected, the couple can consider treatments such as in vitro fertilization or surgery to open the tubes. HSG is not usually done just to look for uterine growths because a simpler test, called sonohysterogram, is available. In a sonohysterogram, water is injected into the uterine cavity, and ultrasound rather than X-rays, is used to create the image of the uterus. In preparation for HSG, women are given pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, to treat cramping caused by the procedure. Antibiotics are also given to prevent infec
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