H.S.G/S.S.G

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

A hysterosalpingogram is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes, and the area around them. The test is used for several reasons.

• Determining if your fallopian tubes are blocked and see where the blockage is located — at the junction of the tube and uterus (proximal) or at the end of the tubes (distal). A blockage could prevent an egg from moving through a fallopian tube to the uterus or prevent sperm from moving into a fallopian tube and fertilizing an egg.
• Finding problems in the uterus such as an injury, abnormal shape or structure, polyps, fibroids or adhesions. The test may also find problems on the inside of the uterus that prevent an embryo (fertilized egg) from implanting on the uterine wall.
• Seeing whether surgery to reverse tubal ligation has been successful.

A hysterosalpingogram involves the injection of radiographic dye into your uterus, and it must be performed by a radiologist or someone trained in radiographic imaging. The uterus fills with this dye, and if your fallopian tubes are clear, it will spill into your abdominal cavity. Pictures are taken using a steady beam of X-ray (fluoroscopy) as the dye passes through the uterus into the fallopian tubes.

sonosalpingography(SSG)

SSG is done with help of ultrasonography and normal saline is instilled in to the uterine cavity. The patient is awake and can often watch the monitor with the physician to see the results of the study.