Why you might see this term
It may be used during a fertility investigation when knowing whether the tubes are open would affect next steps.
What to keep in mind
It does not test egg quality or every aspect of tubal function. Follow the clinic’s pregnancy-exclusion, infection-screening and preparation instructions.
Sources & further reading
Prepared by ProFertility · Updated 23 October 2026.
Educational information based on the linked sources. This explanation is not an individual diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. A term appearing here does not mean the test is necessary or included in a particular kit.
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