Iowa Radiology Blog

How Do I Know If I’m Infertile?

Dec 7, 2022 10:40:25 AM

Posted by Diane Campbell

Fertility Changes Over Time

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you may be surprised at how long it can take. While women tend to be most fertile in their 20s, many in the U.S. have been waiting longer to start their families. Census data show that the median maternal age at birth rose to 30 in 2019, up from 27 in 1990. Births to women in their 20s fell dramatically during that period, while births to women aged 30–44 rose even more sharply.

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Topics: Iowa Radiology, sonohysterogram, hysterosalpingogram

Sonohysterography for Investigating Gynecological Issues

Mar 25, 2018 8:47:00 AM

Posted by Diane Campbell

A woman who experiences symptoms like trouble getting pregnant, repeated miscarriages, or abnormal menstrual bleeding may be referred for a sonohysterogram to investigate possible causes. If a transabdominal or transvaginal ultrasound produces insufficiently clear images to locate the source of the problem, then a sonohysterogram may be recommended.

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Topics: sonohysterogram, women's ultrasound

What Should I Expect During a Sonohysterogram?

Aug 30, 2017 9:17:00 AM

Posted by Diane Campbell

If your doctor recommends you undergo a sonohysterogram, you may not be fully aware of what that entails. This exam has several benefits, but also requires certain steps to ensure you are prepared ahead of time.

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Topics: sonohysterogram

Sonohysterography for Evaluating Fertility Issues

May 13, 2016 4:00:00 PM

Posted by Diane Campbell

A sonohysterogram or saline infusion sonogram (SHG) is a minimally invasive ultrasound imaging procedure that allows a radiologist to examine the interior of the uterus and the endometrium. One reason your doctor may recommend a sonohysterogram is to investigate the cause of infertility or repeated miscarriages.

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Topics: sonohysterogram

What Is a Sonohysterogram?

Mar 16, 2016 4:00:00 PM

Posted by Diane Campbell

 

A sonohysterogram is a minimally invasive ultrasound imaging (also called “sonography”) procedure that allows a radiologist to examine the interior of the uterus and its lining (endometrium).

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Topics: sonohysterogram

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