Abnormal results may require further testing or treatment. Because the dye that we use contains iodine, any patient with a known allergy to iodine or shellfish should let us know prior to the examination. This is a method for treating blockages in the fallopian tubes . A series of wires and catheters are passed through the blockage to clear it. The procedure is done in the X-ray department, and does not require an overnight hospital stay.
Intravenous sedation is also available upon request.
The procedure itself generally last between 10 and 30 minutes. Antibiotics are administered to minimize the chance of infection.