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Interpretation and Translation Your GP will inform us of any interpreting requirements you have before you come to hospital and we will provide an appropriate interpreter. If you are having this procedure as an existing in - patient, staff will arrange inte rpreting support for you in advance of this procedure. This leaflet may be made available in a larger print, Braille or your community language. PIL Hysterosalpingogram V1.2 Layout & Readability reviewed by NHSL Patient & Carer I nformation Team Authorised: Feb 2020, For Review: Feb 2022 Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Information for Patients When do I get the results? The specialist performing the procedure may be able to give you an idea of what the test has shown on the day of your HSG, but will need to study the images in more detail before giving a final report. The information is reported to the consultant who sent you for the test. Results will be given at your next follow up appointment at the fertility clinic. Our service Our aim is to make y our visit to the Royal Infirmary Little France and the Main X - Ray Department in particular as pleasant as possible. For further information Please do not hesitate to telephone the Appointments Office on Tel: 0131 242 3716 if you have any questions not answered in this information leaflet. We make every effort to provide a good service to patients. If you are asked to complete a questionnaire after your examination, we would be grateful for your time. What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and why do I need it? A HSG is a special X - ray examination which looks at your uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes. It aims to show whether your uterus is normal and if your fallopian tubes are blocked or damaged. It may explain why you have not been able to get pregnant and it will help your doctor decide the most appropriate treatment for you. How to prepare for your examination In order to perform this examination it is very important that you follow the following instruction.  You must refrain from unprotected sexual intercourse from the start of your period (day 1) until after the procedure .  We cannot perform the examination if you are having your period. Therefore, if your period is due to come at the time of the appointment please let us know immediately so we can reschedule.  You will be asked to change into a gown and will then be taken through to the imaging room.  You may bring someone to the department on the day of the appointment but they will not be able to be in the room during the examination. What happens during the examination? Once in the x - ray room you will meet the specialis t who will conduct the examination, assistant and radiographer. The procedure will be explained to you and any questions answered.  Similar to a smear test, a speculum will be placed in the vagina, after which a small tube will be passed into the uterus it self. A clear fluid, which will show up on x - ray is injected until the best picture of the womb and tubes is obtained.  Some women feel a little period like discomfort, but this wears off quickly.  Once the tube and speculum have been removed a sanitary pad will be put in place to absorb an y of the clear fluid which will leak out . How long will the HSG take? This examination will last between 15 and 30 minutes. What happens after the examination?  After the examination you may get some slight vaginal bleeding (spotting), this is not unusual.  If you have pain you may take the type of pain relief you would usually take for period pains.  You are advised not to wear a

tampon for 48 hours after the proc edure. You can use sanitary towels during this time.  Normal sexual activity can be resumed whenever you are ready to do so What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and why do I need it? A HSG is a special X-ray examination which looks at your uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes. It aims to show whether your uterus is normal and if your fallopian tubes are blocked or damaged. It may explain why you have not been able to get pregnant and it will help your doctor decide the most appropriate treatment for you. How to prepare for your examination In order to perform this examination it is very important that you follow the following instruction. You must refrain from unprotectedsexual intercourse from the start ofyour period (day 1) until after theprocedure.We cannot perform the examinationif you are having your period.Therefore, if your period is due tocome at the time of the appointmentplease let us know immediately sowe can reschedule.You will be asked to change into agown and will then be taken throughto the imaging room.You may bring someone to thedepartment on the day of theappointment but they will not be ableto be in the room during theexamination. What happens during the examination? Once in the x-ray room you will meet the specialist who will conduct the examination, assistant and radiographer. The procedure will be explained to you and any questions answered. Similar to a smear test, a speculumwill be placed in the vagina, afterwhich a small tube will be passed into the uterus itself. A clear fluid, which will show up on x-ray is injected until the best picture of the womb and tubes is obtained. Some women feel a little period likediscomfort, but this wears off quickly.Once the tube and speculum havebeen removed a sanitary pad will beput in place to absorb any of theclear fluid which will leak out. How long will the HSG take? This examination will last between 15 and 30 minutes. What happens after the examination? After the examination you may getsome slight vaginal bleeding(spotting), this is not unusual.If you have pain you may take thetype of pain relief you would usuallytake for period pains.You are advised not to wear atampon for 48 hours after theprocedure. You can use sanitarytowels during this time.Normal sexual activity can beresumed whenever you are ready to so Interpretation and Translation Your GP will inform us of any interpreting requirements you have before you come to hospital and we will provide an appropriate interpreter. If you are having this procedure as an existing in-patient, staff will arrange interpreting support for you in advance of this procedure.This leaflet may be made available in a larger print, Braille or your community language. PIL HysterosalpingogramV1.2 Layout & Readability reviewed by NHSL Patient & Carer Information Team Authorised: Feb 2020, For Review: Feb Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Information for Patients When do I get the results? The specialist performing the procedure may be able to give you an idea of what the test has shown on the day of your HSG, but will need to study the images in more detail before giving a final report. The information is reported to the consultant who sent you for the test. Results will be given at your next follow up appointment at the fertility clinic. Our service Our aim is to make y our visit to the Royal Infirmary Little France and the Main X - Ray Department in particular as pleasant as possible. For further information Please do not hesitate to telephone the Appointments Office on Tel: 0131 242 3716 if you have any questions not answered in this information leaflet. We make every effort to provide a good service to patients. If you are asked to complete a questionnaire after your examination, we would be grateful for your time