Fecal material in the bowel can obscure the genital view necessary. For this reason, your health care provider may give you laxatives to take the night before the test. Sometimes an enema or suppositories may be administered the day of the test. Your health care provider may also supply sedatives to help you relax during the procedure. Be prepared to sign a consent form before the test begins and to wear hospital clothing. Often the test will be scheduled in the week following your period, to ensure that you are not pregnant during the test.
Inform your health care provider of any allergic reactions to contrast dry you may have had in the past.
You need not limit any foods or fluids prior to the test.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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