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What is a HyFoSy procedure?

Fallopian tube abnormalities account for up to 40 % of female subfertility. Normal fallopian tubes are not seen on a routine pelvic scan, but the bright white colour visualised during Hyfosy enables the tubes to be identified. 

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How is Hyfosy performed?

A hyfosy procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The first part of the procedure is similar to a cervical screening test. A speculum is gently inserted into the vagina. A thin tube (catheter) is then passed into the uterus through the cervix. A small balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated to hold the catheter in place. The speculum is removed and the ultrasound probe is inserted into the vagina to visualise the uterus. 

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The foamy solution is then injected through the catheter into the uterus which flows into the fallopian tubes to assess if there are any blockages. If the tubes are open, the foam will be seen passing through the tubes and into the surrounding cavity on ultrasound. 

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What do I need to do to prepare?

It is important that there is no possibility of being pregnant before the HyFoSy scan.  Please do not have intercourse from the first day of your period until after the examination and if you do, you must use barrier contraception. 

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The best time to perform a HyFoSy is approximately day 7 to day 12 of a regular 28-day (monthly) menstrual cycle (the first day of your period is counted as day 1). If you do not have regular periods please call us for advice. We are not able to do the procedure if you are still bleeding from your period.When you are due to have the procedure you will be asked to partially undress and put a drape over the lower half of your body. 

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You will be given a script for a once off dose of antibiotics to take the night before the procedure.

 

Do I need pain relief?

The level of pain experienced during the HyFoSy is variable. During the examination, you may experience some discomfort and have a cramping sensation like period pain.  Please take two ibuprofen or paracetamol about 30 minutes before your HyFoSy procedure. No anaesthetic is required for this procedure.

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Where does the procedure take place? 

Your procedure will be performed in our consulting rooms at 61 Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo.  Anju will perform the procedure with the assistance of the Practice Nurse. 

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When do I get the results?

Anju will be able to tell you the results of the examination once complete.

 

Are there any possible complications?

There is a small risk of infection however this risk is significantly reduced with the use of prophylactic antibiotics taken the night beofre the procedure. 

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How much will the procedure cost? 

While the procedure itself is relatively straight forward, the consumables required to perform this procedure are costly, which is reflected in our fees. Please refer to our FAQ page for information relating to fees.   

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Patient instructions:

1. Discuss HyFoSy with Anju in consult, receive script for antibiotic 

2. Call on 'day 1' of cycle to book in appointment - to be booked in on day 7-12 of cycle 

3. Take stat dose of antibiotic the night before procedure 

4. Take ibuprofen or paracetemol 30 mins before procedure

5. Attend Specialists on Honeysuckle for HyFoSy procedure