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Arisbel Redvil, Medical Assistant

Arisbel (Bel) Redvil has been a medical assistant at Illume Fertility for many years, working directly with fertility patients as they navigate testing, treatment, pregnancy, and more. The genuine kindness and skilled care she provides are exceptional, and each patient who encounters Bel is grateful for her empathy and insight.

Fertility Testing

What is a Saline Sonogram (SHG)? Procedure Guide, FAQs & More

By: Arisbel Redvil, Medical Assistant
August 18th, 2023

Before you begin fertility treatment, your doctor needs to uncover any potential roadblocks. One of the ways they do this is by performing a diagnostic cycle, which includes a short test called a saline sonogram (also known as a sonohysterogram, or SHG).