Michelle Emblenton, biochemist at inviTRA,tells us how hydrosalpinx is diagnosed:
There are various tests which are used to diagnose hydrosalpinx and one of these would be a transvaginal ultrasound in which the gynecologist can visualize using ultrasound the swollen fallopian tube. However, this is not always the best diagnostic percent and gives about 15% accuracy. Hysterosalpingography is the most commonly used technique to see if there's an obstruction in the fallopian tubes in which a special fluid is inserted into the female reproductive system and then observed via x-rays to see if there is a blockage in the tubes within the system. Laparoscopy is a more invasive way of looking if there is a hydral pinks as it requires a surgical incision and then using a special camera to visualize the area. However, the advantage of this is if there is a hydrosalpinx present, the surgeon can then perform the corrective procedure at the same time. Obviously, as this is a surgical procedure, anesthesia and a surgical environment is required.
