Infertility Treatment: Gynecoradiology
Gynecoradiology is an acronym to describe a treatment that uses x-ray equipment to diagnose and treat causes of infertility. Investigators at IHR have been leaders in the field of gynecoradiology since its inception. IHR is currently the only fertility center in the nation with dedicated x-ray equipment. Most other fertility centers refer patients to radiology departments.
The principle advantage of gynecoradiology is a superior diagnostic capability that virtually replace the use of laparoscopy as a diagnostic tool. In doing so, the patient is saved from having to undergo a surgical procedure, including the risk and cost of general anesthesia. In addition, gynecoradiology allows for immediate intervention in a minimally invasive fashion, again replacing major surgical procedures.
For example, based primarily on research at IHR, proximal tubal occlusions are now routinely treated by transvaginal tubal catheterisation procedures rather than, as used to be the case, major abdominal surgery. Similarly, intrauterine adhesions (Asherman's syndrome), uterine septae and other uterine as well as tubal pathology can be treated in an ambulatory fashion, with the patient observing the procedure on a screen.
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