Keywords
Radiological Findings,
Hysterosalpingography,
Infertility,
One Health.
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Abstract
Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) remains a primary diagnostic tool for evaluating female infertility in resource-limited settings.
Objectives: This study identified common radiological findings on HSG at a Nigerian tertiary hospital and explored their correlation with patient age through a One Health lens.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed 171 HSG reports from January 2016 to June 2018. Results: The predominant age group was 26–30 years (26.9%). Normal findings were observed in 47.95% of cases, while abnormalities were present in another 47.95%. Uterine pathologies (30.41%) were more frequent than tubal abnormalities (17.54%). Uterine adhesions (10.53%) and bilateral tubal blockage (5.85%) were the leading specific pathologies. Myomas were most prevalent in the 31–35 age group.
Conclusion: High rates of acquired uterine and tubal pathologies suggest that community-level factors, including environmental stressors and zoonotic-related infections, significantly influence reproductive health outcomes in Sokoto.