Saline Salpingogram
The ultrasound examination is continued while sterile saline (salt water) is put into the uterus. The saline solution fills the uterus, helping to outline the uterine walls and cavity. This shows abnormalities such as fibroids, polyps, or scar tissue inside the uterus.
The test is done at a healthcare provider's office or at a hospital. A technician or a radiologist may do the procedure. A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in using imaging methods to diagnose and treat diseases. The test usually lasts less than 30 minutes.
It is best to perform after the bleeding stops and prior to an ovulation. For most people, the would be cycle day 6 to cycle day 12, with cycle day 1 being the first day of continuous blood flow.
