A pelvic ultrasound is performed while sterile saline is gently instilled through the cervix and into the uterus. The saline neatly outlines the inside lining of the uterus The procedure takes about 10 minutes.
How it helps: Seeing the outline of the uterus allows us to detect any obstacles that could prevent a good embryo from implanting. Sometimes we find small abnormalities, like polyps, fibroids or scars that can be corrected before treatment.