Diagnostic imaging procedures are essential in assessing infertility and preparing for IVF. These tools help diagnose and treat conditions such as fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, and other uterine anomalies that can impact fertility.
Transvaginal Ultrasound (TVUS) offers detailed images of the reproductive organs by inserting an ultrasound probe into the vagina. It is crucial for monitoring follicular development and evaluating the uterine lining, with 3D ultrasound providing additional clarity for diagnosing complex uterine structures.
Saline Infusion Sonography (SIS, saline sonogram) / Gel Instillation Sonography (GIS), also known as sonohysterography, improves ultrasound imaging by filling the uterus with saline or gel. This technique is effective for identifying intrauterine abnormalities such as polyps or fibroids.
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) uses a radiopaque dye and X-rays to visualize the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes, important for assessing tubal patency and uterine shape. Hystero-Salpingo Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy) employs ultrasound with a contrast medium to evaluate tubal patency, providing a less invasive alternative to traditional HSG with no radiation exposure.
Hysteroscopy directly inspects the uterine cavity using a small camera inserted through the cervix, often used to diagnose and treat fibroids, polyps and adhesions.
Laparoscopy involves a small camera (a laparoscope) inserted through the abdomen to view and remove endometriosis and pelvic adhesions, offering a direct visualization of the pelvic organs.
