What is lipiodol hysterosalpingography?

Hysterosalpingography is a type of hysterosalpingography. I believe many friends do not know enough about this method. So what is hysterosalpingography? Next, this article will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of fallopian tube iodized oil angiography for your reference only. Friends who want to know more about this can take a look!

What is lipiodol salpingography? The method is to inject iodized oil, a high-density substance composed of a high atomic number, into the uterine cavity through the cervical canal. Under X-ray, it forms a clear artificial contrast with the surrounding tissues, making the lumen visible, thereby understanding the situation inside the uterus and fallopian tube cavity. Angiography can not only indicate whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed and the location of obstruction, but also observe the morphology of the uterine cavity. This type of examination is relatively safe, does not require anesthesia, does not cause obvious pain, and is acceptable to patients.

The indications for lipiodol examination are as follows:

1. Infertility: It is used to understand the causes of primary or secondary infertility. It can not only understand whether there are congenital malformations or pathological conditions in the uterus and fallopian tubes, but also understand whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed, thereby finding the cause of infertility. In some cases, hysterosalpingography can help blocked fallopian tubes become unobstructed and lead to conception.

2. Adhesion diagnosis: intrauterine adhesion, cervical adhesion, etc.

3. Foreign body diagnosis: Dislocated metal intrauterine contraceptive device.

4. Malformation diagnosis: uterine malformations such as bicornuate uterus, septate uterus, etc.

5. Tumor: Observe the impact of uterine fibroids, adnexal tumors and other pelvic organs on the uterus and fallopian tubes.

After the fallopian tube iodized oil contrast examination is completed, the following matters need to be paid attention to:

1. Contact a doctor promptly.

A small amount of vaginal bleeding within one week after hysterosalpingography 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.

2. Use contraception for one month.

It is best to practice contraception for one month 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.

3. Bathing and sexual intercourse are prohibited.

Bathing and sexual intercourse are prohibited for two weeks after salpingography, and antibiotics may be given as appropriate to prevent infection. But it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Vaginal bleeding may occur after hysterosalpingography. This is a stimulation to the endometrium during hysterosalpingography, which causes vaginal bleeding. It is a normal postoperative phenomenon and has no effect on your body. No treatment is required, and no hemostatic drugs are needed. Generally, this kind of bleeding will stop naturally within 7 days. If you bleed for more than 7 days after salpingography, please seek medical attention in time so that we can find the cause and take appropriate measures according to the cause.

The above is an introduction to what is iodized oil fallopian tube examination. I believe that after reading the above introduction, everyone will have some understanding of the relevant knowledge about fallopian tube iodized oil angiography. In fact, the fallopian tube iodized oil contrast examination is relatively safe and it is not very painful during the examination, so you can eliminate your concerns in this regard. I hope that the introduction in this article will be helpful to friends who want to understand what fallopian tube iodized oil contrast examination is.