Hysterosalpingogram
Results
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an Reference X-ray Opens New Window test that looks at the inside of the Reference uterus Opens New Window and Reference fallopian tubes Opens New Window and the area around them.
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Normal: |
The shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes are normal. The fallopian tubes are not scarred or damaged. The dye flows freely from the uterus, through the fallopian tubes, and spills normally into the belly. |
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No objects (such as an Reference intrauterine device, or IUD Opens New Window), tumors, or growths are seen in the uterus. |
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Abnormal: |
Fallopian tubes may be scarred, malformed, or blocked so that the dye does not flow through the tubes and spill into the belly. Possible causes of blocked fallopian tubes include Reference pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Opens New Window or Reference endometriosis Opens New Window. |
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The dye may leak through the wall of the uterus, showing a tear or hole in the uterus. |
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An abnormal uterus may show tissue (called a septum) that divides the uterus. |
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Growths, such as Reference polyps Opens New Window or Reference fibroids Opens New Window, may be present. |
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