What is Hysterosalpingography? Is it necessary?

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Apr

What is Hysterosalpingography? Is it necessary?

What is Hysterosalpingography? Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a radiological diagnosis to evaluate uterine cavity and fallopian tubes. This is a special radiological examination by putting some iodinated contrast material through cervix and let it flow inside uterine cavity and both of fallopian tubes. The procedure is to fill the uterine cavity with some contrast material that can be seen by a vaginal x-ray. Normally, this material moves from uterine cavity to both of fallopian tubes then abdomen respectively. Using x-ray pictures, doctor can detect some abnormalities of the uterine cavity and […]

Can infertility be hereditary?

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Apr

Can infertility be hereditary?

First of all, we need to understand that “Infertility” is described when a couple is unable to get pregnant after having 6 months – one year (or longer) of unprotected sex regularly. Causes of infertility may occur from both male and female.   Primary cause may come from female e.g., blocked fallopian tubes, anovulation or uterine disorders. Causes of male infertility may including poor sperm quality or low sperm count. Other causes from both male and female such as aging, sleep late, smoking, drinking alcohol regularly.   Some genetic disorders[…]

Why is pelvic scan important?

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Apr

Why is pelvic scan important?

Pelvic scan! How important is it for women? A pelvic scan involves with ultrasound assessment to detect female reproductive abnormalities whether the patient has symptoms or not. This test is significant since it can protect the spread of diseases or it allows patient can be treated at the right time.   The doctor will recommend a pelvic scan to women at 30 years of age onward as well as women who used to have sexual intercourse. People in these groups should receive the test regularly at least once a year[…]