Sonohystereography
Purpose: This examination evaluates the endometrial lining.
Length of Exam: 20-30 minutes
Patient Prep Patient will empty bladder prior to exam.
Procedure The patient will lie on her back with feet in stirrups. A sterile speculum will be placed in the vagina by the radiologist. The cervix will be cleansed, and a 5F catheter will be placed in the endometrial canal. A transvaginal probe will be placed into the vagina after te speculum is removed. Sterile saline will be injected to distend the endometrial canal.
Pictures and measurements of the endometrial canal will be obatined and read by the radiologist
