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This afternoon I had an HSG test done at Loyola Surgery Center in Oak Brook. The point of this test is to make sure my fallopian tubes are not dilated and allowing a fluid into my uterus that would cause the embryos not to implant. Also, my doctor was very curious to know the condition of my tubes after the traumatic surgery I had as a child. It was pretty funny that my right tube was VERY long and skinny (as it should look and function), and my left tube no longer worked. Dr. Uhler didn't expect either to work because of my previoosu surgery. They just did not have any function without my ovaries anyways. Plus, fallopian tubes have no role in the IVF process. The only thing that would affect IVF is dillation. My fallopian tubes looked perfect and would not prohibit the embryos from implanting. The positioning of everything was right where it needed to be. The results were instant. I was able to lie on the OR table and watch the screen. It was pretty interesting to watch. Also, it gave the doctor a very clear picture of my uterus so she knew the exact placement of my system. This will help later at the transfer stage to know the ideal place to put the embryos. From those I talked to said that this particular tests helps the doctor visualize so much beyond an ultrasound. Plus, it is just more data for them on me. Can't hurt right? Following the test, I was wheeled to the recovery room, talked with the doc while looking at the photos from the procedure in more detail (loved seeing the relief in her face and voice!), and went over some post-op instructions, and I was on my way. I am relieved that test results came back normal. All looks good! Phew!
This afternoon I had an HSG test done at Loyola Surgery Center in Oak Brook. The point of this test is to make sure my fallopian tubes are not dilated and allowing a fluid into my uterus that would cause the embryos not to implant. Also, my doctor was very curious to know the condition of my tubes after the traumatic surgery I had as a child. It was pretty funny that my right tube was VERY long and skinny (as it should look and function), and my left tube no longer worked. Dr. Uhler didn't expect either to work because of my previoosu surgery. They just did not have any function without my ovaries anyways. Plus, fallopian tubes have no role in the IVF process. The only thing that would affect IVF is dillation. My fallopian tubes looked perfect and would not prohibit the embryos from implanting. The positioning of everything was right where it needed to be. The results were instant. I was able to lie on the OR table and watch the screen. It was pretty interesting to watch. Also, it gave the doctor a very clear picture of my uterus so she knew the exact placement of my system. This will help later at the transfer stage to know the ideal place to put the embryos. From those I talked to said that this particular tests helps the doctor visualize so much beyond an ultrasound. Plus, it is just more data for them on me. Can't hurt right? Following the test, I was wheeled to the recovery room, talked with the doc while looking at the photos from the procedure in more detail (loved seeing the relief in her face and voice!), and went over some post-op instructions, and I was on my way. I am relieved that test results came back normal. All looks good! Phew!
YAAAAY! great news!
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