How are ovary and uterus x-rays done?!
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A hysterosalpingogram is an test that can be done to visualize the ovaries and uterus in addition to the ultrasound.
Below is some information specific to the test:
A hysterosalpingogram is an important test that is part of the basic infertility evaluation.
The test is usually done in the radiology department of a hospital in which radiographic contrast (dye) is injected into the uterine cavity through the vagina and cervix. The uterine cavity fills with dye and if the fallopian tubes are open the dye will then fill the tubes and spill out into the abdominal cavity. In this way it can be determined whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked and whether the blockage is located at the junction of the tube and the uterus (proximal) or whether it is at the end of the fallopian tube (distal). These two areas where the tube is most commonly blocked have different causes. Effective treatment for tubal factor infertility is available.
There are other things that potentially can be seen on a hysterosalpingogram other that whether the tubes are open or blocked. The uterine cavity is evaluated for the presence of polyps or fibroid tumors or scar tissue. The fallopian tubes are also examined for any defects within the tube or suggestion of a partial blockage.
Personally, I would try the ultrasound first though since you ovaries are very sensitive to radiation, no use exposing yourself to radiation if it's not necessary.
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Ultrasounds.
the same machine that's used for pregnant women. they put a sort of gel, and the maching has a tube that looks like a computer mouse, rolls it over the gel and sees through the ovaries and uterus on a monitor.
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