HSG

HSG services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) helps to determine whether your fallopian tubes are open and if the uterine cavity has a shape or structure that could affect fertility. University Reproductive Associates provides hysterosalpingogram (HSG) testing for patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. The team uses HSG as part of a clear, thoughtful fertility evaluation. Call the nearest University Reproductive Associates office or request an appointment via the online booking feature today to learn more about HSG testing.

HSG Q & A

What is an HSG?

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

During the test, a fertility specialist places a small amount of contrast dye through your cervix. The dye moves through your uterus and fallopian tubes while X-ray images show how it flows.

If the dye spills from the ends of the fallopian tubes, the tubes are usually open. If the dye stops or doesn’t move through one or both tubes, there may be a blockage.

Why would I need an HSG?

The University Reproductive Associates team often recommends HSG testing during an infertility evaluation. The test gives important information about whether eggs and sperm have a clear path to meet.

An HSG may also help identify uterine concerns that affect implantation or pregnancy, including:

Uterine septum
Scar tissue
Fibroids that affect the uterine cavity

In addition, HSG testing helps guide treatment planning. If your fallopian tubes are open, treatments like ovulation induction or intrauterine insemination (IUI) could be good choices. If the tubes are blocked, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be a better approach.

What happens during an HSG?

An HSG usually takes place after your period ends but before ovulation. This timing helps reduce the risk of taking the test during early pregnancy.

During the visit, you lie on an exam table. Your fertility specialist inserts a speculum to widen the vagina, cleans your cervix, and gently inserts a thin catheter. They pass the contrast dye through the catheter into your uterus and take X-ray images as the dye moves.

Is an HSG painful?

HSG discomfort varies from person to person. Some patients feel mild cramping, while others feel stronger cramps for a short time during the test. Most cramping improves quickly after the test. Light spotting or watery discharge may happen for a day or two.

The University Reproductive Associates team explains what to expect before the procedure and helps patients feel as comfortable as possible.

What do HSG results mean?

HSG results help the team determine whether the uterus and fallopian tubes appear normal or require further evaluation.

Normal results show an open uterine cavity and fallopian tubes. If the test shows a blockage, scar tissue, a uterine septum, or another concern, your provider will explain the next steps.

To learn more about HSG testing, call the University Reproductive Associates office nearest you or request an appointment online today.