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What do you advise if i had essure inserted april of 2013. how can i tell if my tubes are blocked without an hsg?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

You can't: An HSG or a laparoscopy are the only way to tell if your tubes are blocked; an HSG is usually done after an Essure placement to confirm.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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