Anesthesia is not allowed for tubal imaging.
Anesthesia is not required or recommended for tubal imaging. Tubalography is an X-ray test in which a contrast medium is injected into the fallopian tubes and photographs are taken with an X-ray beam to determine whether the tubes are open or not based on the visualization of the flow of the contrast medium into the tubes.
The discomfort caused by this test is generally well tolerated, and the test may require the patient to change lying positions during the test, so anesthesia is not required.
Tubalography is used to look for malformations, obstructions or scarring in the fallopian tubes, and is not recommended if you are allergic to the contrast medium, or if you should not undergo X-rays in early pregnancy. Women should try to wait one week after menstruation before having the test. Sexual intercourse is also prohibited for 3 days before and 2 weeks after the test.