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Re: hysterosonogram vs hysterosalpingogram
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Feb 1998 22:31:20 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 21 Feb 1998, Lynn wrote: >
>The perinatologist I visited for the first time yesterday wants me to
>have a hysterosonogram to rule out a septum in the uterus, and to see if
>there are any other abnormalities. She also mentioned the possibility
>of a hysterosalpingogram. I know what the differences are in the way
>the two different tests work, but what I'm wondering is if one is better
>than the other at diagnosing different things? Could a condition be
>missed by one test that would be caught with the other?
>
>--
>Lynn
>

Possible but unlikely. The SHG (sonohysterogram) has the advantage of no radiation and no discomfort.

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