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Are HyCoSy and HyFoSy the same?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/28/2024

Practically yes. The procedure, based on hysterosalpingosonography, is the same and the images are obtained by ultrasound. The only difference is the contrast medium used. While HyCoSy is done with saline or a galactose solution, HyFoSy uses a foam.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.