Precautions after iohexol contrast

Iohexol radiography is widely used in gynecology, mainly to check whether there are changes in the bilateral fallopian tubes, such as whether there is a problem of fallopian tube blockage. This type of examination requires the use of radiation, which will cause some harm to the body. Therefore, some friends worry that this type of examination will affect pregnancy, and some friends worry whether they can get pregnant immediately after this type of examination. So today I will introduce to you some common problems after iohexol contrast examination.

1. Iohexol radiography is to introduce contrast agent into the patient's uterine cavity or bilateral fallopian tubes, and then use direct X-ray to examine the symptoms, mainly to check whether the bilateral fallopian tubes are blocked. During the inspection process, if an X-ray machine is used for fluoroscopy, the body will suffer some irreversible damage when exposed to direct X-rays. Therefore, you cannot get pregnant immediately after taking this kind of test.

2. You are not allowed to sit in a bath or take a tub bath within half a month after the iohexol contrast examination, and you are strictly prohibited from having sexual intercourse for one month. In terms of diet, it is best not to eat spicy or cold foods, and take antiviral drugs for anti-infection treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is best to take contraceptive measures for three months after the contrast examination to reduce the negative impact of X-rays. Pay attention to rest more, avoid fatigue, and pay attention to the cleanliness of private parts, change underwear frequently, and keep the perineum clean and hygienic.

3. Although angiography is an invasive operation, the damage is not serious and can generally be tolerated. The specific situation varies from person to person. Generally, there will be no uncomfortable symptoms after the angiography, which will gradually subside after half an hour. And this has a lot to do with individual differences. Within three days after the angiography, there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding and mild pain in the lower abdomen, but it usually does not last more than a week.

4. The contrast agent used in iohexol contrast examination is iohexol. Many ingredients themselves have no side effects on the human body, but when using this kind of ingredient for contrast examination, some of the contrast agent will remain in the patient's body. It is a relatively slow process for this contrast agent to be absorbed and excreted by the human body. This process usually takes more than three months. Therefore, you cannot get pregnant immediately after the examination. It is generally believed that after undergoing this type of examination, you need to rest for at least three months. Most doctors will advise patients to wait for half a year after the examination before getting pregnant. The purpose of doing so is to prevent some of the contrast agent from not being completely absorbed and excreted by the body and affecting the health of the fetus. In addition, the damage caused by X-rays to the body also takes a certain amount of time to completely repair, so all in all, it takes at least three months of physical recovery after such examinations before you can get pregnant.