sono-hysterogram

Evaluation of a woman’s reproductive organs is an important part of the infertility work-up. A sono-hysterogram (SHG) is one procedure that can determine if the inside of a woman’s uterus is normal in size and shape.

why it is done

A sono-hysterogram is performed to screen for uterine abnormalities and occasionally to detect whether the fallopian tubes are open. A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) also checks for uterine problems as well as determining if the fallopian tubes are open.

how it is done

The procedure is done at the healthcare provider’s office, usually the week following the last day of the menstrual period. First a catheter (a flexible tube) is inserted into the cervix, which is followed by an ultrasound probe being placed into the vagina. A saline solution is then injected into the uterus, which demonstrates the outline of the uterus and relays the images onto a computer screen. Mild to moderate cramping can be a side-effect of this procedure.