Understanding Hysterosalpingography: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Insights

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Hysterosalpingography (HSG) plays a vital role in modern medicine as a primary diagnostic tool for infertility, increasing pregnancy rates where ultrasounds might fail. It assesses tubal patency and uterine architecture but should be avoided during pregnancy or active infections, with allergy to iodine considered. The procedure requires a fluoroscopy machine, catheter, confirmation of non-pregnancy, and consent. Techniques include supine lithotomy positioning and cervix cannulation with a...