HSG nightmare!

[Khearts]

I have suffered from unexplained infertility for over four years. I have tried 6 rounds of clomid, in which I did ovulate, but I didn't get pregnant. I am now on month 1 of femara and just finished my pills Friday.

Today I had my first HSG. I was nervous as ever, even after taking a valium I just dreaded bad news. After the very painful (everyone is different, mine was not easy) procedure and upon seeing the screen, I saw the look on all the doctors. They told me my tubes are completely blocked and I was told my only option is for one to two surgeries.

Two hours later my doctor called me saying that the radiologist thinks the test wasn't done correctly and the dye wasn't even flooding my uterus, and in fact, I did mention something didn't feel right as i could feel the dye on my leg. To top it off, when I went to stand while getting off the machine, an incredibly sharp poke happened from within. I made it to the bathroom to see the doctor literally forgot the plastic casing of the catheter.

I have spent two hours of my life feeling as though my entire world has caved in on me only to have my doctor call me apologizing a hundred times. I am retesting tomorrow with a different doctor. I am appalled that they sent me home thinking my world has ended when they weren't completely and ultimately certain. I cried as if a loved one just died, because a little part of me did. My husband held me while in shock of the entire situation.

Sorry for the long post. I have Googled everything I could think of and couldn't find much on incorrectly distributed HSGS. Has anyone here had this problem and turns out everything is fine? What would you do in this situation! I really appreciate all feedback.

I am aware that my results could still be devastating. But atleast I can confirm tomorrow and relax for now.

 

[Mrs. Atole]

Just wanted to send positive prayers your way.

 

[Khearts]

Thank you, I truely appreciate it.

 

[DeuceMom]

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[BronteForever]

Hope your procedure went well today. Can you share an update? Sorry they had issues. I didn't have dye in the wrong place but they had to do twice because the first time didn't work to get the catheter in. Second time I passed out from horrible pain. It was worse than when my tube ruptured from an ectopic. Though pain was much shorter thankfully. Definetly not fun.

That's so nice they could see you the next day. I had to wait a month in between procedures and they charged me for both even though one they didn't complete.

I have heard it depends quite a bit on where exact the block showed (closer to the uterus or not) to determine if adequate pressure wasn't applied to the dye to get it to fill the tubes properly. I'd imagine it would have had to enter your uterus because that's pretty obvious on screen if it's not. They probably didn't do the catheter correctly and it wasn't spilling into tubes as needed.

I hope they find out your tubes aren't blocked. Mine are and we moved onto IVF since it would have given us a much better shot at my age then trying to remove the scar tissue in my remaining tube.

Best wishes.

 

[Khearts]

Thank you everyone for all your kind words and sharing your experiences.

I was retested yesterday and got the most wonderful news! My doctor had somehow let the catheter slip out and botched the first test. My second test showed my right tube is great and the left was clogged, but was cleared away with dye. I am so,so relieved, as I had always assumed something was wrong and when I was told I needed surgery it hit me extremely hard. It always seems that when you truely struggle to getget pregnant everyone around you does and it makes it so much harder. I had never felt that type of devastation and I hope I never have to again.

I will say my first test was painful, but the second was EXCRUCIATING. I took Naproxen before the procedure and it did nothing for me. I literally felt like they were ripping my tubes out. I screamed at the doctors a few times to stop because I almost blacked out. I also bled pretty heavy for the rest of the day but it has since stopped. I still have some soreness but it's nothing compared to yesterday.

I wish all of you the best of luck on your ttc journey however long. Hopefully we can all be blessed in a matter of time with our little ones. You guys are in my thoughts!

 

[BronteForever]

Great news. I'm sure it hurt so much because it was clearing the tube. Best wishes!

 

[DeuceMom]

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[Inkedlady88]

I'm sorry you had to go through two HSG's back to back. When I had mine in January, it was probably the most excruciating experience I've had so far. I have a high pain tolerance too! I nearly passed out and threw up on the table because my uterus was contracting so hard. Despite the intense pain, I was told everything was clear.

I'm glad your second HSG was successful. Good luck to you on your fertility journey!