Imaging Tests
Understanding Fertility Imaging Tests
Imaging tests play an important role in fertility investigations. They allow healthcare professionals to look at the reproductive organs in more detail, helping to identify conditions that may affect fertility, explain symptoms or guide treatment decisions.
Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be offered one or more imaging tests during your fertility journey. These investigations can assess the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, helping to identify problems such as fibroids, polyps, blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian cysts or structural abnormalities that may make it more difficult to conceive.
It's completely normal to feel anxious before an investigation, particularly if you've never had one before. Understanding what each test involves, why it's recommended and what the results may show can help you feel more prepared and confident when attending your appointment.
This hub brings together clear, evidence-based guides to the most common fertility imaging tests. Each article explains what the test is, why it may be recommended, how to prepare, what to expect during the procedure and what your results might mean.
Explore Imaging Tests
Ultrasound Explained – Understanding pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound scans and what they can reveal about your reproductive health.
HSG Explained – Learn how a hysterosalpingogram checks whether your fallopian tubes are open and examines the shape of the uterus.
HyCoSy Explained – Discover how this ultrasound-based test assesses the fallopian tubes without using X-rays.