HSG experiences???

[Sbee]

Evening all

Anyone got any top tips for what to expect from an HSG? Have got one booked for Tuesday and although I've read the letter explaining it, I would appreciate any advice from others who have experienced it. Thanks x

 

[BABYCAREY]

Evening all

Anyone got any top tips for what to expect from an HSG? Have got one booked for Tuesday and although I've read the letter explaining it, I would appreciate any advice from others who have experienced it. Thanks x

Hiya Sbee
I had mine on Wed past,and i had honestly got myself so worked up over it readin all on here!!!!!!!
But tbh it was great! I honestly didnt feel a thing!! Nothing like what i had been led to expect!
So please dont listen to all on here,some obviously will feel differently to others but for me it was a breeze! In n out in no time!
Try not let it get 2 ya like i did!! Let me kno how u get on
Good luck
XXBabyC

 

[Quaver]

I haven't had HSG, but from what I read, it can vary a lot
If it's blocked, it will probably hurt

 

[PR&TR13]

Hsg really want bad at all I didn't even take the pain killers they said to take. After I did bleed a little but nothing bad or more than a couple of hrs.

They say that everybody is dieffrent and it my depend on how delicate you dic is as well but truely wasn't bad at all!!! I thin for me unfortunetly the results were what hurt the most but other than that you could easliy go back to work!!!

Wish you well

 

[Sbee]

Thanks all, am going to go the appointment with positive thoughts .... and chocolate !!! Will let you know how it goes! x

 

[Quaver]

Good luck Sbee

 

[susan_1981]

I had HSG done back earlier this year. I wasn't told to take painkillers beforehand like some were. I have to say, I did experience pain but it only lasted for about 30 seconds while they were injecting the dye. It was just like a really bad period pain. I think the reason I felt it worse than it actually was was because it said the appointment lasted for 15 minutes so I thought that's how long the pain would last, but it didn't. Afterwards, I felt fine, just felt I had mild period pains for a bit but they say in rare cases, this happens. And I bled on and off for about 3-4 days, although it was only spotting. So it wasn't that bad and well worth it to know if there's anything wrong. Good luck xxx

 

[anytimenow]

I'm sure it depends on the doc, but are spouses allowed in during procedure and can u see it on the screen? I'm only going by what I've seen on tv I'm in the US if that makes a difference too?

 

[RebaRezzelba]

hi I had my HSG in July - I found it to be very uncomfortable and slightly painful (like bad period cramps) but nothing I couldnt handle - I took 2 painkillers an hr and half before and I was suppose to take another 2 just before it but I never did (wish I had though).

My left tube was totally clear but they had to put more dye in to get right tube clear which caused alot more cramping - it finally became clear too.

DOnt worry about it - just take some painkillers and relax when you are there. Good luck

 

[zimmy]

I had an HSG done September 20th. It hurt like &%!!#@, but only for 20 seconds or so. No pain afterwards at all, and I went back to work. I got pregnant the same cycle - & I had been TTC unsucessfully for YEARS! Sadly, it ended up being a chemical pregancy, but I do believe that the HSG did something, allowing me to finally get that BFP!

 

[dreamofabean]

hi I had my HSG in July - I found it to be very uncomfortable and slightly painful (like bad period cramps) but nothing I couldnt handle - I took 2 painkillers an hr and half before and I was suppose to take another 2 just before it but I never did (wish I had though).

My left tube was totally clear but they had to put more dye in to get right tube clear which caused alot more cramping - it finally became clear too.

DOnt worry about it - just take some painkillers and relax when you are there. Good luck

My experience was the same as Reba's. Left side was fine, right side was awful, but only for a minute or two!! Make sure you take a dressing gown as you'll be more comfortable and also take a sanitary towel as i was very glad i had when they showed me theirs!! hee hee
Good luck!! x

 

[Sbee]

Thanks for all your encouraging words ladies, much appreciated. Zimmy, that sounds hopeful, thanks for sharing that.

Sigh, I would be in a happier mood but unfortunately went to HSG appointment, sat there for ages, got more and more nervous or exicted (can't decide which), have really been building up to this moment over the last week and Nurse comes out to tell me that they have to cancel my appointment because the machine has broken and that they can only schedule "these types of appointments on a Tuesday" Seriously? 'These types of appointments'???? wtf? am I in a special category or something????? I'm embarressed to say I flipped emotionally and cried like a baby but at least all my pent up frustrations are out in the open now.

I'm disappointed (and wonder how many disappointments does it actually take until you break???) so I'm out for this month for sure as they've told us not to try this month because of next HSG appointment and timing etc. Nurse said that I was 'not to worry' and that 'one month wouldn't make much of a difference' ..... I'm speechless. Oh well, let the waiting commence again .....

 

[dreamofabean]

Oh honey im so sorry
How can they say a month wont make difference? Its still another month of agonising for you. I get so cross when people have attitudes like that!
Big hugs xx

 

[keyahopes]

Thanks for all your encouraging words ladies, much appreciated. Zimmy, that sounds hopeful, thanks for sharing that.

Sigh, I would be in a happier mood but unfortunately went to HSG appointment, sat there for ages, got more and more nervous or exicted (can't decide which), have really been building up to this moment over the last week and Nurse comes out to tell me that they have to cancel my appointment because the machine has broken and that they can only schedule "these types of appointments on a Tuesday" Seriously? 'These types of appointments'???? wtf? am I in a special category or something????? I'm embarressed to say I flipped emotionally and cried like a baby but at least all my pent up frustrations are out in the open now.

I'm disappointed (and wonder how many disappointments does it actually take until you break???) so I'm out for this month for sure as they've told us not to try this month because of next HSG appointment and timing etc. Nurse said that I was 'not to worry' and that 'one month wouldn't make much of a difference' ..... I'm speechless. Oh well, let the waiting commence again .....

Soo sorry it didn't work out. We prepare ourselves for long for such moments and then all they can say is "sorry".
Tell me this, what day are you on today? When is your next appointment. Because as far as I know, you have to schedule it between CD9 and CD 12. Why would they ask you not to try this month? I don't get it?

 

[Sbee]

Hi Keyahopes, I'm on CD8 today and will be on CD15 for the next appointment by which time I'll have missed OV so that's why we're out for this month. Nurse has said to do HSG on CD15 is ok and safe but we're not to have unprotected sex. Was pondering phoning them back and asking to rearrange for next month so at least I don't feel like we're missing out this month because of stupid machine failure.

 

[FutureMommie]

uugh, I am so sorry, somtimes I wonder do they explain to the people that they hire, what kind of enviroment they will be working in.....emotional women who are trying to get pregnant and having a little bit of difficulty doing so! I can't stand insensetive people.

 

[anytimenow]

I'm so sorry you had to go through that Sbee. We're always waiting: whether its ov, 2ww, af, or now appointments and test results. That woman should have chose her words more carefully. And I don't blame you for wanting to give every month your best shot and see about rescheduling it til next month. Whatever makes you feel best! Good luck!!

 

[keyahopes]

hi sbee, from what ive read, HSG should be done before day 12. Not sure exactly why. Here's what I copied from somewhere:

"The timing of this test is very important. It needs to be performed early on in the menstrual cycle before the lining of the uterus becomes too thick and also before ovulation – to make sure that this test is not done at a time that you may conceivably be pregnant."

If your doc says its ok, it probably is. Wish i could help more....

 

[Sbee]

Thanks all for your kind words.

Keyahopes - thanks for your research, I'm going to phone them tomorrow and just double check that CD15 is ok or whether I should delay and go for next month.

I feel so much better after chatting to you ladies x

 

[Quaver]

I was told to have HSG between CD7-9, so I'm getting it done on CD7 (this Thursday). Fingers crossed the left one is clear (I think my right ovary doesn't produce eggs anyway).