What is fallopian tube drainage
Fallopian tube patency is a common gynecological examination method, mainly used to evaluate the patency of women's fallopian tubes. It injects liquid into the uterine cavity and observes whether the liquid can pass through the fallopian tube smoothly to determine whether there are blockages or adhesions in the fallopian tube. This examination plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, helping doctors formulate subsequent treatment plans.
Indications for fallopian tube drainage
Fallopian tube drainage is mainly suitable for the following situations:
| Indications | illustrate |
|---|---|
| Infertility test | Used to evaluate whether the fallopian tube is open and to diagnose the cause of infertility |
| Review after fallopian tube dredging | Check whether the fallopian tubes are unblocked after surgery |
| Uterine adhesions screening | Assist in diagnosing the presence of adhesions in the uterine cavity |
| Fallopian tube inflammation assessment | Determine whether there is inflammation or hydrops in the fallopian tubes |
Fallopian tube fluid examination process
Fallopian tube drainage is usually performed 3-7 days after menstruation. The specific steps are as follows:
| step | Operation content |
|---|---|
| Preoperative preparation | The patient empties the bladder, disinfects the vulva, and applies sterile drape |
| Place speculum | Doctor uses speculum to expose cervix |
| insert catheter | Insert the fluid catheter into the uterine cavity |
| Inject liquid | Slowly inject normal saline or contrast medium |
| Observations | Determine fallopian tube patency based on fluid flow |
Interpretation of fallopian tube patency results
Inspection results are usually divided into the following situations:
| result | clinical significance |
|---|---|
| unobstructed | Liquid passes smoothly without resistance or backflow |
| unobstructed | Liquid passes through but there is resistance and some flows back |
| block | Liquid cannot pass through and all flows back |
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fallopian Tube Paralysis
| advantage | shortcoming |
|---|---|
| Easy to operate | Limited accuracy |
| lower cost | Unable to pinpoint the blockage site |
| No special equipment required | May cause discomfort or pain |
Precautions for fallopian tube drainage
1. Avoid sexual intercourse 3 days before the examination
2. You may have slight abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding after the examination, which usually resolves in 1-2 days.
3. Bathing and swimming are prohibited within 2 weeks after the examination
4. If symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, fever, etc. occur, seek medical treatment promptly.
The difference between fallopian tube hydrotubation and fallopian tube angiography
| Compare items | fallopian tube fluid | salpingography |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging method | No video record | X-ray or ultrasound imaging |
| accuracy | lower | higher |
| cost | lower | higher |
| radiation | none | X-rays contain a small amount of radiation |
As a basic examination, fallopian tube drainage is still of great value in the initial screening of infertility. However, with the development of medical technology, more precise examination methods such as salpingography, hystero-laparoscopy, etc. have gradually become popular. Patients should choose the appropriate examination method based on their own conditions and doctor’s recommendations.
Related topics that have recently been hotly discussed on the Internet include: "New methods for infertility testing", "Alternatives to fallopian tube drainage", "Progress in assisted reproductive technology", etc., reflecting the public's continued concern for reproductive health. Advances in medical technology have brought more hope to infertile patients, but basic examinations such as fallopian tube drainage are still an indispensable part of the diagnosis and treatment process.
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