Fallopian Tube (Dye) Tests
It is usually important to investigate a woman's reproductive (pelvic) organs to exclude disease/blockage of her fallopian tubes, abnormalities of her uterus, endometriosis and/or scar tissue (adhesions).
Depending upon your situation, this can include a pelvic examination, an x-ray called a hysterosalpingogram, a specialized ultrasound examination called a sono-hysterogram, a hysteroscopy (telescopic examination of the inside of the uterus) and/or keyhole surgery (laparoscopy). Each of the dye tests passes fluid through the uterus and fallopian tubes as in the diagram below in order to check that the fallopian tubes are open.
For more information regarding a hysterosalpingogram and a sono-hysterogram please read our Fact Sheet below, and for more information on laparoscopy and hysteroscopy please visit our Fertility Surgery page.