Delayed ovulation after an HSG?

[Pirate]

Has anyone experienced delayed ovulation after an HSG? If so, how long was your ovulation delayed?

I had a HSG done last Friday, 2/28, on CD 10. I always get a +OPK on CD13 (occasionally late on CD12) and as of today, CD15, I have not got a positive yet. Temps also indicate that I have not ovulated, so I know I didn't miss it, I usually have clockwork 28 day cycles and clockwork CD14 ovulation so this is weirding me out a bit. We're on a self-imposed (or, more accurately, Pirate imposed) EOD schedule until I get a +OPK.

 

[PrayingLady]

Didn't want to read and run. I did not have a delayed ovulation but I did have some spotting.

Hope you ovulate soon doll!

 

[Pirate]

Thanks! I had spotting too, but that cleared up two days after the procedure.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Sorry I have no experience or advice but I am going for a HSG soon so was curious to follow this thread and see what happens for you. At least that way if the same thing happens to me I can know it does happen!! Hoping you O soon!

 

[Pirate]

I've been doing a bit of research and it appears that a lot of women have delayed ovulation after an HSG, though doctors will say there is no medical reason for this. I've spent some time researching and I think the delayed ovulation may not have been a result of the procedure itself, but a result of taking 800mg of Ibuprofen the day of the procedure as instructed. Apparently Ibuprofen can delay ovulation. I knew you shouldn't take it while TTC or pregnant, I just didn't know it could cause a delay.

I'm actually glad I took the Ibuprofen because the procedure I was one of the unlucky minority that it was quite painful for. I don't even want to think about how painful it would have been if I didn't have the Advil.

Despite the inconvenience of my normally clockwork cycles being delayed for a couple of days, I'm actually glad we had a few extra days to DTD since the HSG was on CD10.

Anyway, I feel better now that I have a plausible explanation.

 

[Pirate]

I just wanted to update this thread in case anyone searches and finds it. I finally ovulated on CD17 (normal is CD13-14) and my consistent 14 day LP was extended by a few days too. Also my period after the HSG has been absolutely awful. I don't know if this will help anyone else, but I thought I'd update.

 

[Dreambaby69]

Hi i just had mine done yesterday and it was absolutely awful. When the dye was pushed in i could feel it running through like burning sensation. But as soon as it spilled, it became less painful. They say that if it hurts, then there is a slight blockage. I conceived DD a cycle after my first hsg and hoping to conceive this cycle lol. Pirate did u get a lot of bding in and how soon did u bd ( if u don't mind me asking)

 

[Pirate]

I didn't conceive the cycle of my HSG, and it's unlikely that we will conceive without IVF (but that has nothing to do with the HSG because my tubes were completely clear). We DTD the same day I had the procedure, probably 8-10 hours later. We were told not to have intercourse until the next day, but we hadn't done it in like 11 days so we couldn't wait any longer. My lady bits finally felt back to normal around four days later.

 

[Palladium]

My HSG delayed ovulation for a long time, I basically skipped a cycle. I did take the ibuprofen (it was before I learned about it delaying ovulation) so it could have been from that, but it was very frustrating, whatever caused it. I'm having a saline infusion ultrasound next week, and I'm hoping the same thing doesn't happen.

 

[JJKCB]

I had a late HSG at 10am on CD13 got my first positive OPK at 3pm the same day (it was negative at 3pm on CD12)

I then got 2 more positives the next day as well

assuming I have the average 14 day LP (I dont know as I dont normally O) then my O was earlier than it should of been in the last 2 cycles but only by 2 days which is nothing really

 

[Pirate]

It's so interesting that we all had different experiences! My cycles and ovulation are normally clockwork, but the HSG really threw things out of whack. The HSG and a transvaginal ultrasound are the only things that were different this cycle, and there is no reason the HSG should have delayed things, but it was the only thing different so it's what I'm "blaming." I hope the HSG clears everything out for you ladies and help you get your BFPs!

 

[Dreambaby69]

well i normally get positive opk on cd14 and O on cd 16 but u guessed it cd15 today and no positive OPK WTF #notahappybunny

 

[Cnd124]

Hi I too had an hsg on cd8 and ovulate regularly between 12-14. I'm now on cd 14 and still have not had a positive opk test. I also took an aleve but I am not sure that is to blame or the hsg. I really hope I ov this cycle.

 

[Pirate]

It's really a unnerving position to be in, cnd! Keep peeing on OPKs and I bet it will happen in a day or two! Fingers crossed for you!

 

[BabyPrayers21]

Ladies, Thank you all for sharing your experiences. This thread has put my mind at ease as I too have had an HSG done and took Iburofen prior an am late to get a positive opk. I usually get a positive opk on CD 20. I'm on CD 21 and still no positive. Based on what several of you are saying it may just happen later than usual.
By the way my HSG was awful. The catheter being inserted nearly caused me to pass out. However we did discover that my tubes are quite open in fact the doc was racing the dye to check my left side cuz my right spilled so quickly. I had spotting for 4 days after and I cringe every time I even think about having it done. DH and have been quite frequently as we were told that many get there following and HSG.

I'm praying for a so that I can maybe hopefully cancel our meeting with the RE next month.

 

[Cnd124]

Thanks Pirate. I even asked the nurse and she said that "doesn't have anything to do with the hsg" and that I should keep testing. Hope we all get bfp soon!!

 

[Pirate]

Mine said that, too, cnd!

Good luck to both of you for speedy BFPs!

 

[LittleBunnie]

:wave: I'm not sure if it was due to the HSG, but my ovulation was supposed to be 2-3 days after I had gotten it done. It didn't end up coming for 5 days afterwards.

 

[Dreambaby69]

Just an update from me ladies.I had my hsg done 2 weeks ago(it was awful and at one point the radiologist asked for more dye, guess i had blockages. At the end both tubes were cleared). My O was pushed back 3 days. I am pleased to say that it worked for me cos I got my yesterday at 11 dpo. Good luck and baby dust to all xx

 

[Dreambaby69]

Ladies, Thank you all for sharing your experiences. This thread has put my mind at ease as I too have had an HSG done and took Iburofen prior an am late to get a positive opk. I usually get a positive opk on CD 20. I'm on CD 21 and still no positive. Based on what several of you are saying it may just happen later than usual.
By the way my HSG was awful. The catheter being inserted nearly caused me to pass out. However we did discover that my tubes are quite open in fact the doc was racing the dye to check my left side cuz my right spilled so quickly. I had spotting for 4 days after and I cringe every time I even think about having it done. DH and have been quite frequently as we were told that many get there following and HSG.

I'm praying for a so that I can maybe hopefully cancel our meeting with the RE next month.

It definitely pushed mine back and mine was absolutely awful. They say that if it hurts and both tubes are clear, then u had minor blockages that was cleared and ur chances for a bfp in the 3 cycles following is significantly increased. It worked for me, 2 weeks after Hsg. So good luck and keep us posted.