The main purpose of a woman is procreation, but not all are endowed with this gift. A huge number of women are struggling with a terrible diagnosis, and a considerable percentage defeats the ailment. Disturbance of the pipes and the presence of adhesions in the pelvic region reveal in every second problem with the impossibility of becoming pregnant. Therefore, one of the key tests in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility is a test for patency of the fallopian tubes. How this manipulation is done is not known to every woman, therefore, when the doctor gives direction to this test, many are much afraid of ignorance of the forthcoming procedures. In fact, there is nothing terrible here.
At the moment, doctors in their arsenal have several methods for examining the patency of the fallopian tubes. How do these procedures, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each method? These are the questions that always interest patients.
Method one - hysterosalpingoscopy
Hysterosalpingoscopy is one of the most informative examinations in gynecology. Diagnosis has a high accuracy of the result, which makes it possible immediately to refute or confirm infertility and some other problems. The essence of the procedure is that a special solution is inserted into the woman's uterus, which fills the tubes. If everything is normal, the fluid immediately appears in the abdominal cavity. Determine the location of the fluid with ultrasound or X-rays. This is the most accurate test for patency of the fallopian tubes, the cost depends on the method of translucence of the injected fluid. The procedure is most often performed without anesthesia and is accompanied by unpleasant sensations, and within a few hours after it, slight bleeding is possible. Before the test, you must check for hidden infections and use contraceptives, even if the pregnancy has not come a long time.
Method two - laparoscopy
Laparoscopy has a higher accuracy of the result on the patency of the fallopian tubes. How do this procedure? It is performed after a complete examination under general anesthesia. On the abdomen, 2-3 incisions are made per 1 cm and special optic tubes for internal viewing of organs are inserted into the abdominal cavity. In carrying out this procedure, it is possible to identify and eliminate other diseases, such as endometriosis and fibroids. Laparoscopy is an effective but technically complex and expensive method.
Method third - pertubation
Pertubation is one of the ways to test the patency of the fallopian tubes. How do this test, it is clear from the second title - "blowing".It consists in the following: air is introduced into the uterus by a special device. If the pipes have good permeability, the air immediately enters the peritoneum. This procedure, as well as others, is carried out by examining the patient for hidden infections. Contraindications are acute chronic diseases of the reproductive system, bloody discharge, tumors in the uterus and appendages, erosion.
When diagnosing "infertility" in a comprehensive examination, it is necessary to check the patency of the fallopian tubes. Ultrasound, X-ray, laparoscopy, hysterosalpingoscopy - all these types of diagnostics are aimed at restoring the main happiness in life - the ability to have children.