3. ABDOMEN -HSG 3
Procedure Understanding the procedure can help alleviate anxiety: You'll lie on an X-ray machine table, similar to a pelvic exam position. A speculum will be inserted into your vagina to open it. Your cervix will be cleaned, and a thin catheter will be inserted. The contrast dye will be slowly injected through the catheter. The radiologist will take several X-ray images as the dye moves through your reproductive system. You may be asked to change positions slightly for different views. The entire process usually takes about 30 minutes, with the actual X-ray portion lasting only about 5-10 minutes.