Hysteroscopic Assessment of Fallopian Tubal Patency

Hysteroscopic Assessment of Fallopian Tubal Patency

Disease of the fallopian tubes is one of the most common reasons for infertility. The most common test, a hysterosalpingogram, tends to be painful,inconvenient, and frequently misses concurrent uterine disease. We propose using a less painful technique (through modified office hysteroscopy) for tubal assessment that can be performed in the office rather than hospital radiology and that uses gold standard technology for identifying coexisting uterine conditions.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 - 50 years old
2. Able to give consent
3. Must have a uterus
4. Must have documented negative testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia within the past year or previously negative when tested with a current partner in a monogamous relationship
5. Negative test prior to procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy
2. Active lower and upper genital tract infection
3. Patients with allergies to hysterosalpingogram contrast will not be exposed to a contrast material to which they are allergic
4. Premenarchal or postmenopausal
5. Unable to read English at a 6th grade level or above
6. History of endometrial Ablation
7. Asherman's syndrome > Stage 1