What does salpingography check?

The main function of the fallopian tube for women is to carry the eggs discharged from the female ovaries into the female uterus, so that the eggs and male sperm can combine to form fertilized eggs. A woman has about 400 eggs to be discharged in her life. On the day of ovulation, women generally discharge one or two eggs on this day. However, some women may have fallopian tube diseases. So what can hysterosalpingography check?

What is salpingography

Hysterosalpingography is a test method used to check whether a woman's fallopian tubes are open. Hysterosalpingography is one of the most widely used methods in clinical practice. X-ray hysterosalpingography is a method of examining whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, the site of obstruction, and the morphology of the uterine cavity by injecting contrast agents into the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes through a catheter and performing X-ray fluoroscopy and radiography using an X-ray diagnostic apparatus. The contrast agents' appearance in the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity is used to determine whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, the site of obstruction, and the morphology of the uterine cavity.

Side effects of salpingography

1. Hysterosalpingography is a procedure in which contrast agents are injected into the uterus and fallopian tubes and monitored under the fluoroscopy of an X-ray machine. This will cause the body to absorb some of the X-rays. However, the damage caused by transient X-ray exposure is mild and reversible. When undergoing routine X-ray examinations, be sure to pay attention to protection, but there is no need to be afraid.

2. X-ray hysterosalpingography uses iodine contrast agent. The density of iodized oil is very high. The reason for using iodized oil is that its development effect is very good. However, it has a disadvantage that it is quite irritating. The abdomen will be extremely painful after the operation and sometimes it can even cause chemical peritonitis. In addition, the examination time will be very long, the absorption rate of iodized oil is relatively slow, and it is easy to induce foreign body reaction to form granuloma. If it is injected intravenously and the amount is large, there is also the risk of oil embolism.

Precautions after salpingography

1. It is best not to have sexual intercourse immediately after angiography. Wait at least two weeks before having sexual intercourse. This can avoid infection and harm to the female body. Also, do not take a tub bath. If possible, take some antibiotics to prevent infection.

2. Sometimes tubal spasm may cause the illusion of tubal obstruction. Repeat if necessary.

3. A small amount of vaginal bleeding within one week after the angiography is normal if there is no other discomfort. If the amount of bleeding is more than the menstrual volume or if there are other discomforts, you should contact your doctor.

4. After undergoing hysterosalpingography, it is best for women not to get pregnant immediately. They can practice contraception for three months to six months before getting pregnant, because X-ray exposure may produce some side effects. However, according to the doctor, women who become pregnant after hysterosalpingography will not experience any impact on the fetus, but it is better to be careful just in case.

Best time for hysterosalpingography

The best time to do hysterosalpingography is on the 3rd to 7th day after the menstrual period ends, because at this time the female's endometrial environment is most suitable for examination and the test results will be more accurate. If the salpingography is performed too early, it is easy to cause infection. This is because there is a wound on the female endometrium, and iodized oil as a contrast agent used in the examination can cause infection. If it is done too late and the endometrium has proliferated and thickened, the pressure during the examination may push the thickened endometrium to the entrance of the fallopian tube and cause a misdiagnosis of blockage, affecting the results of the examination and easily causing bleeding.

Summary: After reading the above article, I believe everyone has clearly known what hysterosalpingography is. After completing hysterosalpingography, you must pay attention to personal hygiene to avoid infection with some bacteria that may cause disease. If you are interested in hysterosalpingography, you can also find some related information to learn more.