How Important Is HSG Surgery While Trying To Conceive?

Posted on Wed, 15 Feb 2017

Question: Hi doctors,
I am 34 years old woman, married,never pregnant.
I am seeing a doctor for pregnancy. She suggested me to do a HSG surgery to see if I am able to get natural conceived. I'd hear your advice for my situation.
My period cycle is normal and my period lasts about 7 days. The first 2 days are normal and afterwards is intermittent with very little volume. The last period starts on XXXXXXX 15 2017 and still on.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HSG is a procedure/test and not surgery!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your information fully. HSG is to look if the pathway from the vaginal to the ovaries is patent. This will allow us to tell whether an egg from the ovaries can pass normally allowing for fertilizations and pregnancy.It is not surgery.

Given the fact that your menses is still on, this test is best done immediately after periods. Also, 7days of menstruation is normal. On another note, for how long have you been trying? How often do you get sex? Has the semen of your partner been analyzed?

I hope this helps. I wish you well and hope to hear back from you.

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