Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
HSG is a fluoroscopy test that uses contrast to look at the uterus and fallopian tubes, often during fertility workup.
When to get help quickly: HSG is not usually urgent, but it may need to be postponed if there is active pelvic infection, severe pain, or pregnancy is possible.
Common symptoms
HSG is usually done because of fertility questions, previous infection, recurrent pregnancy loss, or suspected tubal blockage rather than because HSG itself is a disease.
When imaging helps
This test helps when doctors need to know whether the fallopian tubes are open and whether the shape of the uterine cavity looks normal.
What radiology does
It helps show whether the uterine cavity looks normal and whether the tubes are open or blocked.
What usually happens next
The next step depends on the result and may involve fertility planning, gynecology follow-up, or further testing.
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