2006-07-13 08:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by red 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
hCG is the pregnancy hormone and is detected by a blood test. Do you by chance mean HSG, hysterosalpingogram?
You can read about how they perform the HSG here: http://www.ivf.com/fert_hysterosalpingogram.html.
Though an HSG cannot technically treat a blockage, sometimes the forcing of the dye used in the procedure through the tubes will actually clear the occlusion; some women have in fact gotten pregnant after an HSG without further intervention, if that is your intention and reason for the test. Your doctor may want to, and probably should, perform the HSG in conjunction with a laparoscopy to determine what other problems might present and causing infertility. Performing the surgery can help treat the underlying cause and may even prevent the need for future IVF protocols.
Good luck and best wishes.
2006-07-13 08:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is when a doctor injects a dye into your uterus and take X-rays. This way, it is easy to see if your Fallopian Tubes are blocked.
If it is, it causes bad cramping. I was doubled over in pain for two days. Take some Motrin before the procedure!
2006-07-13 15:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by Obama, 47 y/o political virgin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋