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26 Jul 2007
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HSG
Hi there.
I am considering going for AI but a friend of mine told me that I would need to do an HSG first. Is this true and necessary?
I am considering going for AI but a friend of mine told me that I would need to do an HSG first. Is this true and necessary?
Fertility expert
Dear New
It is extremely important to establish whether the fallopian tubes are patent or not and this can be confirmed by an hsg or alternately by a laparoscope. The HSG is less invasive and therefore is often the first step.
It is extremely important to establish whether the fallopian tubes are patent or not and this can be confirmed by an hsg or alternately by a laparoscope. The HSG is less invasive and therefore is often the first step.
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