During a Normal Hysterosalpingogram What Fills First?

In general, radiographs are taken at the beginning of uterine cavity

uterine cavity
The uterine cavity is the inside of the uterus. It is triangular in shape, the base (broadest part) being formed by the internal surface of the fundus between the orifices of the uterine tubes, the apex by the internal orifice of the uterus through which the cavity of the body communicates with the canal of the cervix.
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filling, when the cavity is filled, during tubal filling to evaluate tubal mucosa, and later to document whether there is spillage of contrast into the peritoneal cavity.

What is filling defect in HSG?

If a “filling defect” (an area where the dye does not fill the uterine cavity) is seen in the uterine cavity, it is possible that a fibroid, polyp or scar tissue is present. A fibroid is a benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus. Fibroids are very common and present in up to 40% of all women.

How do you perform Hysterosalpingography?

The procedure is performed as follows:
  1. You will be asked to lie on your back with your feet placed as for a pelvic exam. ...
  2. The end of the cervix may be injected with local anesthesia (pain relief). ...
  3. One of two methods may be used to insert the dye. ...
  4. The speculum is removed, and you are placed beneath an X-ray machine.
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