Tubal assessment
Fallopian tube assessment​
A first-choice fertility investigation that assesses whether the fallopian tubes are open
About
In order to get pregnant, the fallopian tubes must be open. Sperm and eggs meet in the fallopian tube, fertilise, then the embryo enters the uterus (womb). However, around 15% of women suffer from fallopian tube infertility. This is why we recommend a tubal assessment as a first-choice fertility investigation.
Need to know
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There are two tests for assessing tubal patency: - Laparoscopy and dye. This is the most accurate investigation for assessing tubal patency. A small telescope is inserted through a one-centimetre incision in the umbilicus (belly button) and dye is injected through the cervix. The tubes are examined to see if they fill with dye. This is a day-case procedure performed under general anaesthetic. - Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). A simpler X-ray based fertility test performed in our imaging department as an outpatient procedure. Iodine-based contrast dye is injected through the cervix into the womb while X-ray images are viewed on a monitor. -
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Your consultant will tell you how to prepare for this procedure. -
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Your consultant will inform you of the results of your tubal assessment and can talk you through your options for treatment. This is usually either tubal surgery to repair the fallopian tubes or IVF, or a combination of the two.
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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.