How long does salpingography hurt?

In fact, the treatment of fallopian tube diseases usually requires a thorough examination first. Because the fallopian tube is inside the female uterus, only some examinations that enter the uterus can be taken during the examination. Therefore, these examinations may cause uterine bleeding in women. Hysterosalpingography will cause bleeding after the examination. So how long will the pain last?

What is a hysterosalpingogram?

Hysterosalpingography is a procedure in which contrast medium is injected into the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes via a catheter, and its flow is observed to determine the patency of the fallopian tubes.

Taking ICM ultra-high-definition painless angiography as an example, the new X-ray imaging technology developed on the basis of ordinary X-ray angiography uses electronic image enhancement technology and digital image processing technology to reduce electronic noise interference to achieve a higher signal-to-noise ratio and obtain image information that is 9 times clearer than ordinary angiography. It can clearly show fallopian tube obstruction, adhesion, water accumulation, and obstruction of the fallopian tube lumen, as well as uterine septum, rudimentary uterine horn, pelvic adhesion and other accessory conditions.

Is salpingography painful?

Conventional salpingography is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the patient will inevitably feel pain. However, the specific degree of pain is closely related to the doctor's operating experience, personal tolerance, uterine health and personal cooperation. In this case, the most important thing for the patient is to adjust his mindset, overcome his fear, and actively cooperate with the doctor's operation in order to complete the angiography smoothly.

But there is also a painless one. The ICM ultra-high-definition painless angiography is performed with the cooperation of a gynecologist and an anesthesiologist, using general intravenous anesthesia. The patient is allowed to fall asleep during the operation, truly achieving painless hysterosalpingography, but it does not affect the angiography effect.

How long after angiography can I get pregnant?

This question mainly depends on the contrast agent used during the angiography and the patient's own physical recovery condition. The more common contrast agents used during fallopian tube angiography are iodized oil contrast agent and iohexol contrast agent.

Iodine oil contrast is an oily agent that is relatively viscous and easily adheres to the walls of the fallopian tubes. If it cannot be discharged, it will have some impact on the body. Therefore, after the examination, you must use contraception for more than three months before preparing for pregnancy.

Iohexol contrast agent is water-soluble and is excreted directly within 24 hours. The green iohexol contrast agent can be used for cardiovascular/cerebral angiography. The dosage of the contrast agent is accurate to "ML". It has no effect on the body. If there is no abnormal reaction, you can prepare for pregnancy 15 days after the examination.

Who needs a hysterosalpingogram?

1. If you have been trying to get pregnant for half a year or more but have not gotten pregnant, and all other examinations are normal, it is recommended to have angiography.

2. Patients with a history of pregnancy, such as those who have undergone artificial abortion or spontaneous abortion; or patients with a history of lower abdominal surgery, such as appendectomy or cesarean section.

3. Have a history of inflammation such as pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, and adnexitis.

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.

In fact, only a few patients will have obvious symptoms of fallopian tube lesions. As the saying goes, "sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood." If you meet any of the above conditions, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a fallopian tube examination before preparing for pregnancy.