Understanding Your Uterine Health Through a Sonohysterogram (SHG)

Your uterus tells a story; one that deserves to be understood with care and curiosity. 

Fertility assessments, such as the Sonohysterogram (SHG) and HSG Fertility Test, help bring that story into focus, showing the shape and health of your uterus and fallopian tubes in remarkable detail.

It’s okay if the idea of testing feels a little intimidating. These gentle exams aren’t about finding answers; they’re about bringing clarity, calm, and confidence to your fertility care. 

With each image, you gain insight into your body’s inner rhythm and take one thoughtful step closer to understanding your fertility.

What is a Sonohysterogram?

A Sonohysterogram (SHG), also called a saline infusion sonogram, is a gentle imaging procedure that allows your doctor to examine the inside of your uterus using ultrasound. 

During the test, a small amount of sterile saline is placed into your uterus through a thin catheter. The saline outlines your uterine walls, helping the ultrasound capture a clear image of your uterine cavity.

You may need a Sonohysterogram if you have:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding, especially bleeding or spotting between your periods

• Bleeding or spotting after menopause

• Fibroids that may be causing abnormal bleeding

• Infertility or repeated miscarriages

• Periods that are longer or heavier than usual
  

The SHG is a quick, 30-minute procedure done in a comfortable clinic setting. You may feel mild cramping, but most women tolerate it well.

SHG vs HSG: Key Differences

You may have also heard about the HSG Fertility Test (hysterosalpingogram). 

Both SHG and HSG tests provide important information about your reproductive health, but they focus on slightly different things:

• SHG (Sonohysterogram): Uses ultrasound with saline to examine the inside of your uterus. It helps identify polyps, fibroids, or scarring. It does not use radiation.

• HSG (Hysterosalpingogram): Uses X-ray imaging with a contrast dye to show whether your fallopian tubes are open or blocked. It focuses more on tubal health and function.

If your fertility specialist needs to check your uterine shape or lining, you may be recommended an SHG. 

If they want to see whether your tubes are open, an HSG might be the better option. Sometimes, both are performed to give a complete picture of your fertility health.

Benefits of SHG in Fertility Evaluation

A Sonohysterogram offers more than medical insight. It gives you a sense of clarity and direction when you need it most. 

Here are a few ways it can support you:

• Clarity about your uterine health: The SHG helps identify conditions that could affect implantation or pregnancy, providing you with clear information to move forward.

• Accurate diagnosis: It helps your doctor pinpoint issues like fibroids or scar tissue that might need treatment before fertility procedures.

• Safe and gentle: The test is non-invasive, uses no radiation, and is generally well-tolerated.

• Guidance for your next steps: Your results can help your doctor decide if additional testing or treatment is needed before trying IUI, IVF, or other options.
  

Expert Fertility Care Rooted in Compassion, Culture, and Clinical Excellence

At King Square Fertility, your goals, values, and comfort always come first. 

Through cutting-edge fertility assessments, we help you understand your reproductive health with clarity and confidence. 

Our fertility specialist is here to guide you, offering care that is not only expert but also kind and respectful of your story.

Request an appointment today to receive answers and experience fertility care that is rooted in compassion, culture, and clinical excellence.