Exam Details - Sonohysterography (SHG)
Available at:
DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Fairfax, and Sterling
Used To:
- Evaluate the uterine cavity and endometrial lining of the uterus
Why:
- Review female organs to address concerns
How:
- A small amount of saline is injected through a catheter which has been placed into the cervix and uterus
- Fluid is used to outline polyps or other abnormalities of the uterine cavity
- Ultrasound transducer is used to emit sound waves and produce image on computer
Scheduling Sonohysterograms (SHG):
Instructions below apply for patients with a diagnosis of abnormal bleeding, breakthrough or mid-cycle bleeding, to rule out polyps, or endometrial lining abnormalities.
- Regular Cycles:
- Make appointment between day 7 and 10 of the cycle
- Erratic or Irregular Cycle:
- Patient should call on the first day of the period and we will make the appointment for them between day 7 and 10 of the cycle
- Continuous Bleeding or Menopausal:
- Make appointment at any time. Must be documented in the scheduling notes
Note: Day 1 is the firs day of the period.
Machine:
EDITED: 04/25/2019
