Ultrasonic of fallopian tubes

Among the many varieties of gynecological studies, ultrasound patency of the fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingoscopy) is the most sparing of the procedures, which in most patients does not cause even discomfort, or it is insignificant.

Unlike the GHA of the fallopian tubes ( hysterosalpingography ), ultrasound does not irradiate the female body, as X-rays do. But according to the sensations, these two procedures are identical.

The ultrasound of the fallopian tubes is carried out in order to determine whether there is an adhesion process, which often causes primary and secondary infertility , prolonged inflammatory processes and the absence of menstruation.

Preparation for ultrasound procedure of patency of the fallopian tubes

Before taking the test, the woman is prescribed the following tests:

• smear on the flora;
• general analysis of blood and urine;
• analysis on chlamydia, ureaplasma, and others.

Ultrasound is prescribed from the 5th to 20th day of the menstrual cycle, but it is best to perform the procedure immediately after the end of the menstrual period, when the cervix is ​​widened most, and the epithelial lining is minimal.

Women who are hypersensitive should take antispasmodic 40 minutes before the procedure. If ultrasound is performed using an external sensor, then a complete bladder is required.

How are ultrasound tubes made?

The whole procedure takes no more than half an hour with the preparation. A thin tube-catheter is inserted into the lumen of the cervix, through which a special solution or gel is injected (from 20 to 110 ml). Using a vaginal or external sensor, a picture of the internal cavity of the uterus and tubes is displayed on the monitor.

If the woman is okay, then the injected fluid flows freely through the uterus and tubes and accumulates in the uterine-intestinal space in the abdominal cavity. But if spikes are found, then on the monitor you can see how this solution accumulates in the uterus or sections of pipes, without going beyond them.

Consequences of ultrasound examination of tubal permeability

Of the minuses of this procedure, only one is essential - excess testing fluid can cause discomfort and pain. There are many more positive moments. A woman can immediately become pregnant in this cycle, thanks to the gel dissolution of small tube closures.