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Hysterosalpingography - Results

Alternative Names

HSG; Uterosalpingography; Hysterogram; Uterotubography

Normal Values:

Normally, all genital structures are there and are normal, without defects of any kind. Contrast can normally be seen leaking out the fallopian tubes into the abdominal cavity.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may indicate any of the following:

Developmental disorders
Intrauterine adhesion
Obstruction of the fallopian tubes
Pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy)
Presence of foreign bodies
Scarring
Traumatic injury
Tubal adhesions
Uterine tumors

Uterus

Reviewed last on: 10/20/2008
Dan Sacks, MD, FACOG. Obstetrics and Gynecology in private practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Katz VL. Diagnostic Procedures: Imaging, Endometrial Sampling, Endoscopy: Indications and Contraindications, Complications. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007: chap 11.

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