Research Article

Hysterosalpingography with Oil-Soluble Contrast Medium Does Not Increase Newborn Hypothyroidism

Table 3

TSH distribution of neonates conceived within various time frames after the OSCM HSG.

Time gap between HSG and conceptionNumber of neonates conceived within this time frameAverage TSH within the group mean (SD)Median TSH within the group median (range)

1 month451.9 (1.3)2 (1–7)
2 months451.9 (1.3)2 (1–7)
3 months211.9 (0.9)2 (1–4)
4 months112.2 (1.0)2 (1–4)
5 months162.5 (1.5)2 (1–6)
6 months81.8 (1.0)1 (1–4)

TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone.