Tubal patency tests
As part of your initial assessement, and before having an IUI, we will discuss with you whether you should have a tubal patency test (laparoscopy, or hysterosalpingogram – HyCoSy) to see if your Fallopian tubes are open and healthy before the process begins.
The typical method for assessing the health of your pelvis and the patency (ie the openness) of your Fallopian tubes is laparoscopy and dye testing. If required, this is performed under a general anesthetic. Adirect view of the pelvis is obtained by inserting a telescope into the abdomen. When the pelvis and tubes are healthy, dye passes freely through both tubes. There should also be no adhesions present that might prevent an egg from having access to either tube from the ovaries.
HyCoSy
You may also be asked to undergo a Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy) – an ultrasound examination to check the uterine cavity and the patency of Fallopian tubes.