Examination of the patency of the fallopian tubes - Медичний центр "Надія Одеса"

Pathology of the fallopian tubes causes female infertility in 11-30% of cases. These pathologies occur as a result of pelvic infections undergoing infections, surgical interventions and endometriosis. That is why it is so important immediately after the exclusion of other factors of infertility to evaluate the patency of the fallopian tubes.

One of the modern methods of examination of patency of fallopian tubes is foam hysterosalpingosonography (HyFoSy).

Time of visit:Mon — Fri from 09:00 to 17:00, Sat with 09:00 to 16:00

Duration:40 minutes

Price:17000 UAH

Doctors, conducting the procedure:Natalia Strechen, Mykola Hafiychuk, Iryna Azhder

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Indication

Assessment of fallopian tube patency in order to rule out or confirm the tubal factor of infertility.

Rules of preparation for the examination of the patency of the fallopian tubes

for 14 days before the procedure should be made scraping ("flora smear")The procedure is performed only if the smear is good
Hyfosy is held for 7-12 days of the menstrual cycle
take your documents with you, proving identitypassport, ID card, Driver's license, Action action
visit the medical center for 10 minutes before the procedure begins
empty the bladder before examination

The course of the procedure

During examination through a very thin catheter into the uterine cavity, a small amount of special foam solution under the control of ultrasound is slowly introduced. If the fallopian tubes are passable, This solution through them enters the abdominal cavity.

After the procedure

Hyfosy does not involve stay in the hospital, Therefore, in most cases, after the procedure, the patient can return to her usual lifestyle; the doctor will separately explain possible individual recommendations. For 24 hours after the procedure are possible vaginal discharge.

Contraindication

pregnancy
menstruation or bleeding
Inflammatory processes

Alternative examination of the patency of the fallopian tubes

Hysterosalpingography (also known as metrosalpingography)x-ray examination with a contrast agent. May be accompanied by discomfort, has a radiation load and requires assessment of possible contraindications
laparoscopy surgical intervention under general anesthesia. Can be recommended according to indications, when it is necessary to evaluate the organs of the small pelvis or to combine diagnosis with treatment

Hyfosy benefits

wide applicationIn European countries, this method is used since 2011 year for the diagnosis of the tubal factor of infertility and can be considered as one of the modern methods of assessing the patency of the fallopian tubes
comfort of the procedureFor the most part, patients do not note pronounced discomfort during the examination. At the same time, feelings may differ, therefore, the doctor acts carefully and takes into account the patient's well-being
SpeedThe procedure does not require hospitalization, but has simple preparation rules, which the doctor or administrator explains before the visit
informativeness of researchHyFoSy data can be compared with the results of other methods of assessing the patency of the fallopian tubes, in particular, diagnostic laparoscopy, depending on the clinical situation and indications
costThe HyFoSy procedure is usually less expensive than diagnostic laparoscopy and does not require surgery
securityUnlike metrosalpingography, no x-rays are used during HyFoSy, therefore, the organs of the small pelvis are not exposed to radiation
in the absence of contraindications, the doctor may allow pregnancy planning in the same cycle

Doctors, conducting the procedure

Natalia Serhiivna Strechen, reproductive specialist, sign up>>

Mykola Hryhorovych Hafiychuk, reproductive specialist, sign up>>

Irina Anatoliivna, reproductive specialist, sign up>>

Question, which are often of interest to female patients

Frequent questions about Hyfosy

It hurts?

The procedure is usually well tolerated, however, feelings can be individual. If discomfort occurs during the examination, notify your doctor.

Where does the foam get after the procedure?

Part of the foam solution is absorbed by the body, Also throughout 24 hours after the procedure are possible vaginal discharge.

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