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Re: Time for an HSG?From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:55:56 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 13 Aug 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >It seems from reading through these postings that treatment for >infertility varies a lot from doctor to doctor. My RE said that her >stats show that 20% of infertility issues are from cervical factors and >10% from tubal factors. Therefore, she does go ahead and try a few IUI >cycles before resorting to running an HSG to check for tubal problems. >But I see on this forum that many RE's won't even do an IUI until the >HSG is done. The HSG is simply part of the basic infertility >examination, along w/ checking hormone levels, etc. Am I wasting my >time w/ the IUI's, since I could have a tubal problem that I am unaware >of? Or is it true that there is such a low percent chance of having a >tubal problem that it makes sense to just try a few IUI's and then >resort to the HSG if IUI is not successful? I just don't want to waste >too much time, $$$, and hopeful cycles on the IUI if a tubal factor is >what is preventing conception. Thanks! I don't see how an HSG could hurt at this point. Besides, you can still try to get pregnant the same cycle that you do an HSG. It needs to be done between your period and ovulation (approximately on day 6-10 of the cycle). In fact, many people claim to conceive the same month as the HSG for some reason. Also, the 10% tubal problems sounds low.
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