Have you had a HSG?

[Farie]

Hey chick, welcome back

Hope the HSG goes ok, that's the next thing I'll be having .... fingers crossed neither of us get there as we get BFP's 1st (ok a girl can dream cant she!!)

 

[Muffin7]

hey, new here and just started a new cycle. I have my HSG screening on Friday and have found all the comments here really helpful, thank you; admittedly i was kinda anxious about it. It was only last wednesday that we got the results of our initial tests back and it seems i'm ovulating normally and hubby has an "exceptional" sperm count, which was a great surprise. I'd virtually convinced myself i wasn't ovulating. Good luck to all you girlies who also have your HSG tests coming up and take care.xx

 

[Jan34]

I have my hsg this Thursday - so this thread is great.... thank you for sharing all this info everyone.

Muffin 7 - wow, that's quick to get though the tests.... think I might move to Sheffield.....

Will come back and report how it went on Thurs.... good luck everyone.

 

[BizyBee]

Wow, there's a bunch of us having HSG tests this week. Good luck everyone. I hope they go well!

 

[Jan34]

Bird 24 - i've just clocked your avatar. How cool is that!

 

[Jan34]

Hi all,Just back from my HSG. Overall it was ok - in fact, I can quite happily report that the worst bit about it was the worrying and anticipation before hand. So, here's what happened:

Had to get undressed from waist down in a cubicle and put 2 gowns on (1 forwards and 1 backwards) and then went into the X ray room. Went through a few questions about lmp, last time I had sex, had to sign a disclaimer that I was not pregnant. Had the procedure explained to me twice, once by the radiologist and once by the doctor. Then had to lie on the table legs up and open - very much like a smear. But I was draped so I felt a lot less exposed than I do during a smear test. The procedure itself was very quick indeed. I won't lie - the catheter was painful, but not unbearable and as I said, over really quickly, about 2 mins max I would say. Both my tubes are clear - i asked to see the pics and had them dye pointed out to me - not that I could really see what I was looking at mind you! No pain after - just a little bit of light brown blood rather like the last day of my period. I felt fine afterwards - in fact dh and I had breakfast out on the way home from the hosiptal, and I have taken the whole day off just in case but could very happily go back to work now.

So - ok overall - the worry beforehand was much worse than the procedure.

Good luck ladlies - let me know how you get on.

 

[TrixieLox]

Thanks for this hon. Was your hubby there too? I think my hubby's a bit nervous about seeing my with my legs open in a medical environment, ha ha! He better get used to it if we get preggo! I have mine on 12 February, eeeps! So I'm gonna get in a load of BDing this month so I can get preggo and not have to have it done x

 

[BizyBee]

I also posted this on another HSG thread:

I had my test today and my DR. said my tubes are "beautiful". I am glad it's over and everything is okay. It was definitely uncomfortable and it hurt a bit when they put the dye in, but it wasn't unbearable. I kept telling myself that if I want to have a baby and go through the pain of labor, I can handle a little tube and some dye! I asked about TTC and she said I can get on with it (even tonight if I'm feeling up to it!) She told me that many women get pregnant within a few months after the HSG because everything gets cleaned out. I hope that is the case for us! ~Jen

 

[Jan34]

Was your hubby there too? I think my hubby's a bit nervous about seeing my with my legs open in a medical environment, ha ha! x

Hi there,

He wasn't allowed in because of the radiation from x-rays. I think that's fairly common practice. He came along and hung about in the waiting room. I don't think I'd have let him in even if he'd been allowed by the medical staff..... just in case the X-rays affect his sperm count!!! (Btw - where's the spermie smily I've seen others use... can't find it in his list!)

btw, I was 'advised' that whilst not essential, it might be an idea to wait a month before ttc.... but I'm choosing to ignore that! https://www.babyandbump.com/problem...u-advised-not-ttc-1-cycle-after-your-hsg.html

Bizy - pleased to hear you got the all clear! Here's hoping the clear out does the trick for us all!

 

[BizyBee]

My doctor told me to continue as normal. I think it's odd that some Drs. advise against it and others are telling us to get on with it. My Dr. told me I could start that night if I was feeling up to it!

 

[HAYS]

Hey Trix nice to see you again lovely!!!!!!

I had a HSG not so long ago, it was fine, abit uncomfortable at times but not painful, I just got instant pelvic pains,abit like af.
It was so clever tho,seeing my insides on the screen, obv it wasnt very detailed,just black and white etc..
Everything was clear for me, tubes were fine,and she saw a follicle showing that ovulation was near.

Good luck with yours lovelyxx

 

[chocci]

Hey, I had my HSG about 2 weeks ago. Wasnt bad at all as i mentioned perviously through this post, however, after writing them posts I have to admit my discomfort came for a few days after. No pain, jsut an ache, particularly when laid down on right side. Was like a period pain, aching! It was fine for first couple of days after but gradually got worse for at least 5 - 7 days then dissappeared. I had a tiny bit of spottting too on day 4 after hsg but none prior or after that. I was a bit anxious at first thinking I bet i will be the 1 in 100 who get an infection. I decided I would go to the docs on the monday after the weekend if the discomfort did not go but it dissapperad. It was 7 days before I had no discomfort. Was a bit strange but then i suppose my tubes may have been "what the heck just happened man, you just pumbed me full of liquid, ahhhhhhh!"

Anyone else have a little discomfort like that?

 

[BizyBee]

Chocci,
I had my test on Friday and I am still experiencing some minor cramping (on my left side mostly). I have also been spotting since then, although it seems to be getting better.

 

[chocci]

Must be normal then

 

[BizyBee]

Yeah, my Dr. warned me that I may have some cramping. She gave me an antibiotic and said I should be fine. She also said it is normal to have spotting after the procedure.

 

[chocci]

just didnt think it would take 7 days to go away? But am ok now A note to anyone else who has one tho that it can cause aching for quite a few days

 

[BizyBee]

I'm surprised that it was 7 days too. Glad to hear you're fine now!

 

[CurlySue]

I skipped HSG because I am allergic to contrast dye. Tubes were checked during L&D so bypassing that stage was not a problem. Have heard mixed reviews about it. Some say it's a piece of piss, others say it's uncomfortable. Needs must though, I expect.

 

[aflight84]

i'm off for mine this afternoon. I'll report in afterwards. A little nervous but heard lots of good things about it