Hysterosalpingogram Test (HSG Test) Procedure: What to expect?
Dr. Tanya Das
Fellow Infertility Specialist
Institute of Human Reproduction
What is an HSG Test?
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an important female fertility test. HSG test is an X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. HSG was first performed by Rind Fleisch in 1910 and was considered to be the first special radiology procedure of that time.
Why is HSG Test Done? What are the benefits of an HSG Test?
An HSG gives information regarding the structural anatomy of the uterus and fallopian tubes. HSG helps in the diagnosis of uterine anomalies such as congenital malformations, uterine synechiae, endometrial polyps, submucosal myomas, etc. It also helps in assessing the patency of fallopian tubes (tubal blockage) and also gives us an idea of various tubal pathologies.
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