What should I pay attention to before hysterosalpingography?

Everyone knows that hysterosalpingography is the most common method for examining the fallopian tubes. Many female compatriots will use this method to examine the fallopian tubes, but each examination has precautions. Only by taking these precautions can the results of the examination be more accurate. This will also allow doctors to have a more accurate understanding of the condition. So, what should you pay attention to before hysterosalpingography?

Precautions before and after salpingography are as follows:

1. Preparation before fallopian tube iodine water radiography: The best time for radiography is 3 to 7 days after the menstruation ends; explain the precautions and possible complications to the patient as detailed as possible, relieve the patient's tension, and ask the patient to sign the consent form for the operation; those with constipation should take laxatives the night before radiography, or have a cleansing enema 2 hours before radiography to clear the intestinal contents and make the film clear; urinate before radiography to avoid affecting the position of the uterus; do an iodine allergy test before radiography, and only perform radiography if there is no allergy.

2. Precautions after salpingography:

1. Do not take a bath or have sexual intercourse for two weeks after angiography. Antibiotics may be given as appropriate 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. It is best to practice contraception for three months after the contrast examination to reduce the possible effects of X-ray exposure. However, clinical observations have found that women who become pregnant in the same month after angiography do not have an increased risk of fetal abnormalities.

The above are the precautions before and after hysterosalpingography. I believe the above article has explained it in detail. If you are not sure, you can also go to the hospital and communicate with the doctor. After all, doctors will make adjustments based on the different conditions of each patient. These are the situations in which most female friends want to stick to the fallopian tubes.