How to Take a Uterine Film
HSG, or medicated uterine film, is performed by a gynecologist and a radiology technician. HSG is performed through X-ray rays. Therefore, the patient must make sure that she is not pregnant or sexually protected before the procedure.
HSG is performed four to five days after the end of menstruation in order to prevent menstrual bleeding from affecting the imaging and to avoid adversely affecting pregnancy against the risk of possible pregnancy. A general gynecological examination is performed before the procedure, and if there are signs of inflammation or infection, treatment is administered first. If HSG is performed during an infection, the procedure is postponed until after treatment, as the infection may spread into the abdomen.
The uterine X-ray is taken in the X-ray room of hospitals or private imaging centers. The X-ray dose given is not high. During the HSG, an examination instrument (speculum) is placed in the cervix while the patient is in the gynecological examination position. A thin tubular instrument called a cannula is inserted through the cervix where the examination instrument is placed. Through the cannula, the fluid used in filming is injected into the patient's uterus.
The fluid increases the visibility of the uterus and tubes and facilitates diagnosis. X-rays are taken several times during this fluid transfer process. The equipment implanted in the patient is removed. After the instruments have been removed, one last X-ray is taken and the procedure is completed.
Since we administer the medication quickly and under pressure during the uterine X-ray, any mucus plug that could cause obstruction in the tubes and prevent pregnancy is removed. Pregnancies can therefore occur in the first six months after the procedure. Thus, the medicated uterine film (HSG) provides both diagnosis and treatment.
How many minutes does it take to take a uterine X-ray?
HSG; Although it is not a long procedure, it takes 15-20 minutes for all controls to be done, medication to be given and X-rays to be taken.
Is it Painful to Have a Uterine Film?
There may be a slight amount of pain during the HSG. Although the amount of pain varies from person to person, some pain is felt due to contraction in the uterine wall, especially when the fluid is injected. If the pain threshold of the patient is low and the contractions in the uterine wall may adversely affect the quality of imaging, a mild dose of anesthesia, which we call sedation, can be applied to the patient before the procedure. In this way, the patient is prevented from feeling pain during the medicated uterine film.
Ankara Uterine Film Prices
Uterine film fees in Ankara vary from institution to institution, but generally vary between 1000 and 2000 tl.
Does the State Cover Medicated Uterine Film?
In order to have an HSG, you need to be examined at any of the infertility, gynecology or IVF outpatient clinics of the hospitals and your doctor must request a medicated uterine film. When your doctor orders a medicated uterine film, he/she will prescribe the medication needed for the HSG. Since there may be technical differences when taking a medicated uterine film, it is important that it is taken by the doctor who is treating you. During the medicated uterine film, it can be determined immediately whether the tubes are open or not and whether there are any problems in the uterine wall. After the HSG scan, the result is usually uploaded to the system within 1 week. There is no harm for the patient to take a shower after the medicated uterine film is taken. Sexual intercourse is not recommended for 1 week after HSG. After the medicated uterine film, simple painkillers such as parol and antibiotics are prescribed by your doctor.