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Having a hsg with dye later today. so anxiety about a poss. lost tampon from earlier this wk, just wondering if tampon would be seen during hsg proc.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: An HSG requires a small catheter to be placed in the uterus. When your doctor places the speculum in the vagina to see the cervix - the tampon will be easily seen and removed.

Answered 9/27/2014

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A member asked:

Having a hsg with dye later today. so anxiety about a poss. lost tampon from earlier this wk, just wondering if tampon would be seen during hsg proc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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