Optimal Catheter Placement During Sonohysterography: Comparison of Cervical to Uterine Placement

Optimal Catheter Placement During Sonohysterography: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Cervical to Uterine Placement

The primary objective of this investigation was to evaluate if the location of placement of the SIS balloon into either the uterine cavity or the cervical canal affected discomfort perceived during the examination.

The use of sonography combined with intrauterine saline instillation, termed sonohysterography

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients undergoing SIS for diagnostic uterine cavity evaluation at our university's Reproductive Endocrine Infertility Program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous hysterectomy, current pregnancy, active PID, patulous or stenotic cervical os noted on previous history or physical exam.