HyCoSy
a transvaginal ultrasound scan, during which the fallopian tubes are examined to see if they are patent
so that the function of the tubes is established without radiation and painlessly
after the end of the period and before ovulation
it lasts about 15 minutes
there may be a slight discomfort, so the woman may take a light painkiller with a spasmolytic just before the test
during a transvaginal ultrasound scan, a special foam contrast material is injected into the fallopian tubes through a catheter
after the material has been injected into the fallopian tubes, ultrasound images are taken to check the patency of the tubes