Re: OT: Ula -- HSG/iodine question (pg ment)

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Any info you could share

> about HSGs and " SHG " would be appreciated!

> Thanks -- Kate

Kate,

You may have already found the requested info, but just in case you

didn't, here it is.

An HSG, as you know, involves iodine and the floriscope (sp?) xray.

An SHG (sonohystogram) involves passing a catheter through the cervix

and injecting sterile saline solution into the uteruine cavity.

Then, a transvaginal u/s is done to get a better view of the uterine

contour while distended by the saline. If you are strongly

suspicious of an iodine reaction to your HSG...then know that the SHG

will be a better option for you - I think it will show the same

thing. Have you had any other surgical/test procedures to which

you've responded negatively to the iodine?

I've had both because my MA isn't real obvious on ANY of the tests

we've done thus far, including MRI. I thought the SHG was better

than the HSG but that's only because they thankfully didn't use the

clamp around my cervix for the SHG - ouch! I didn't experience any

cramping with either one - just the FUN part of placing my feet up in

the stirups yet one more time!! YIPPEE!! I must admit I'm much less

inhibited about my body these days.

Take care.

Kristi

31, 1 m/c

Partial SU (...we think)