How to Prepare for an SIS - Saline Infused Sonohystogram

Your doctor or gynecologist may schedule you for an SIS, or a Saline Infusion Sonohystogram, to further investigate your uterine health. Many times an SIS is scheduled after a standard ultrasound, a trans-vaginal ultrasound or an endometrial biopsy have already been preformed. An SIS can help your doctor diagnose many medical issues including uterine cysts, fibroids and cancer.

When to schedule an SIS: Saline Infusion Sonohystogram
When you call your doctor's office to schedule your SIS appointment, be sure to have a calendar handy. You will need to plan your appointment around your menstrual cycle. Your SIS appointment should be scheduled for the ninth or tenth day of your menstrual cycle.

Plan to schedule your SIS appointment in the afternoon, or on a day off from work, since you will not feel like going back to work after the procedure. Many women prefer to rest at home after an SIS since cramping and saline discharge are common.

Preparing for your SIS: Saline Infusion Sonohystogram
Preparing for an SIS can be an emotional experience. Try to remember that this procedure has been scheduled to help further diagnose a current problem, or to ensure that your uterus is capable of enduring pregnancy. The results of this test are for your own personal benefit.

An hour before your appointment you will want to take a pain relieving medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Pre-medicating will help reduce the amount of pain from cramping during the SIS.

After an SIS: Saline Infusion Sonohystogram
After your SIS appointment you may experience mild to moderate saline discharge and blood spotting. Having a feminine pad ready to use after the procedure will make you feel more comfortable. Your doctor may also provide you with one before you leave the room where the SIS was preformed.