Balloon catheter vs. cervical vacuum cup for hysterosalpingography: a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study

Balloon catheter vs. cervical vacuum cup for hysterosalpingography: a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study

“…We showed that the hysterosalpingography can be a painless or a mildly painful procedure in most patients if it is performed using nontraumatic devices (2). However, in our study about 20% of women complained of moderate and about 1% of severe pain during the procedure.…”

“…The difference in pain score between inflating the balloon in the uterine cavity or in the endocervical canal was not evaluated in our study (2). However, recently, it has been reported that the site of balloon inflation does not influence pain score (3).…”

A simple and relatively painless technique for hysterosalpingography, using a thin catheter and closing the cervix with the vaginal speculum: a pilot study

“…It was previously demonstrated that the VAS pain score during cervical grasping was significantly higher as compared to no cervical grasping 20. The part of the procedure which involved cervical instrumentation was found to be the most painful step in HSG 12. The discomfort associated with uterine distention in the stage of contrast filling was greater in the metal cannula group, although no difference should be expected at this stage.…”

“…Different cannulas and catheters have been tried to reduce pain such as the Rubin cannula,9 Jorcho cannula,10 and Whitehead cannula or Foley catheter 11. Minimal difference in the degree of pain was found when the balloon catheter was compared with the cervical cup 12. General and local medications have been tried to alleviate pain during the procedure 3 13…”

Clinical value of fluid bolus contrast flow meter during hysterosalpingography

“…In this study, disposable uterine balloon catheter angiography was used in the manual handset and bolus instrument groups. Ricci et al (2007) believe that compared with other instruments, the balloon catheter in the uterine tubal infertility check play an irreplaceable role. Dessole et al (2001) studied four different balloon catheters and compared them.…”