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How is a catheter inserted during the hsg procedure?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Gently: You have a vaginal speculum exam, exactly like for a pap, then the examiner can see the external os (opening of the cervix) to guide the catheter gently into place.

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Answered 1/2/2013

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