Hysterosalpingography is a gynaecological technique to assess tubal patency, i.e. whether the fallopian tubes are patent or not.
If the result of the hysterosalpingogram establishes that the fallopian tubes are patent, but a natural pregnancy is not achieved, gestation may be attempted by artificial insemination (AI). In this case, it is important that the woman is under 36 years of age and has a good ovarian reserve.
Otherwise, if she does not meet these requirements and/or her fallopian tubes are blocked, then in vitro fertilisation may be the best option to attempt gestation.
Read the full article on: What is hysterosalpingography (HSG): why and how is it performed? ( 86).
By Elizabet Henzenn M.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Óscar Oviedo Moreno M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zulyma Blanco Maldonado M.D., M.Sc. (fertility specialist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/05/2023
