infertility
| Discussion in 'All Categories' started by Ahmed - Mar 24th, 2011 4:28 pm. | |
Ahmed
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i've taken my wife for hsg test and the result shows a blocked f.tubes. so i was advised to take my wife for lap and dye taste, but i'm afraid of side effects. pls advise me on what to do |
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re: infertility
by Dr Sadhana -
Mar 26th, 2011
8:10 am
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Dr Sadhana
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Dear Ahmed Laparoscopic tubal patency test is a very safe procedure under expert hand. It is performed within general anesthesia and can require your admission to hospital. A tiny incision is created at the lower border of the umbilicus. The abdominal cavity will be distended with co2 gas in order to create more space to accurately observe the pelvic organs. A slim telescope called a laparoscope is then inserted into the abdominal cavity and the uterus, tubes and ovaries are thoroughly inspected. The existence of adhesions either round the tubes or tethering the ovaries can be easily detected, and their significance assessed. Other pelvic problems such as endometriosis and fibroids may also be revealed. Tubal patency is tested by injecting methylene blue dye to the uterus with the cervix. If the tubes are healthy, the dye is visible passing along them and escaping through the outer openings of the tubes. The great advantage of laparoscopy over H.S.G. is that it allows the surgeon to have a direct look at the pelvic organs and thereby permits an infinitely more accurate assessment of tubal patency and any tubal or ovarian problems. The requirement for further surgery can be established without having to resort to major abdominal surgery at that time. The majority of patients are able to leave hospital the following day. The tiny operation scar is eventually virtually invisible. |