Chromopertubation

Chromopertubation is a procedure where dye is injected through the fallopian tubes to check for any blockages. It is done in combination with a surgical procedure called laparoscopy

Chromopertubation is regarded as a gold standard test to assess the patency of tubes. However, being an invasive procedure, it is considered as a last resort in the evaluation of female infertility and is usually carried out when results of another standard procedure called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) have been inconsistent. HSG is a procedure in which a contrast dye is injected through a plastic tube into the uterus and fallopian tubes to examine their patency.