HSG

[keepingfaith]

I'm having my HSG test done on the 17th of August along with a hysteroscopy. I am being put under for this so hopefully I don't feel any pain at all. I just hate hospitals!!!

 

[chocci]

I had one last year, read all sorts of stories all over the internet about it being painful even if for only a few mins and then hurst for days after.............WELL its was nothing, didnt hurt me at all, perhaps i was lucky but honestly, it was like a bad period ache for about 10 seconds made me go ahhhhhh for about 2 seconds then it went........was nothing compared to the child birth we will all go through I imagine Truley wouldnt worry, its not worse than a smear test! xx

 

[caline]

Hi Jasmine,

I had an HSG a few monthe ago. For me it was the same as a smear, but just took a little longer. As with a smear the speculum was uncomfortable but I didn;t feel anything else at all. I took paracetamol and ibuprofen an hour before.

Try to relax and try breathing to numbers, ie count to 3 slowly on the inbreath and same on the out. Helps you relax. Concentrate on not tensing up. You will be fine. Let us know how it goes.

 

[brumbar]

hey Jasmine! How did it go?

 

[Jasmine79]

caline, brumbar, me and dh ended up bd-ing on the morning of the day I was supposed to go in for the hsg, and when I googled it, I found that you are not supposed to do that 24 hours prior to the hsg, so I ended up calling my doctor and cancelling till next month. but to be honest I think i was just too scared and since me and dh had not been at a good 'place' with each other for a few days, i dont think I would have emotionally been able to bare it.
So till next month. Thanks for all your support. I hope I will be able to go through it next month.

 

[Blue12]

Jasmine,

I understand what you mean about being scared. I was quite scared too, but am so glad that I made it there becaue I found out that my left tube is a huge problem in my fertility and I need to have it removed. As scary as it is, there is relief in knowing.

Best wishes and goodluck next time around.

 

[oliveoyl]

I had an HSG
Not to scare you but I ended up in hospital for intravenous antibiotics with a nasty pelvic infection after my HSG. Please please please go to your doctor if you have a fever, chills or severe abdominal pain afterwards.
On another more positive note, the HSG confirmed problems with one of my tubes, which has now been removed.
Also, take a couple of anti-inflammatories before as it will help with the discomfort/cramps
Good luck
xx

 

[pink peony]

I am curious to know if any of you ladies who had an HSG had a cycle longer than normal the month of the test?

My periods are normally every 29 days and today is day 31 - I am planning to test tomorrow. But was wondering what your experiences are?

 

[chocci]

I am curious to know if any of you ladies who had an HSG had a cycle longer than normal the month of the test?

My periods are normally every 29 days and today is day 31 - I am planning to test tomorrow. But was wondering what your experiences are?

Mind came bang on time love but it rarely changes, i would test hun, you are actually slightly more fertile after a HSG, the thought is is there is a blockage of sorts it can be cleared out, it kind of gives your tubes a clean and therefore eggies can pass through more easily, let us know how you get on and good luck x

 

[puppymom32]

Definetly take something before as I didnt and my experience was not so nice but mainly afterwards lots of cramping. I do have a tilted uterus so I think that may have added to the pain that I experienced. You should be fine. I told my Dr I didnt like him anymore after that experience. I have heard you are more fertile afterward but I wasnt allowed to try for a few months after because I had just had an ectopic. Best of Luck.

 

[pink peony]

Hi all

I tested today and it was negative. I had an HSG this month and my period is 3 days late. I will wait 3 days and test again if my period doesn't come. Gosh this is quite stressful!

Bloody HSG!

 

[Blue12]

I just had one this cycle and I think it made it a few days later........we will see when af actually comes. I think today I am 1dpo whereas I was supposed to be 3 or 4 dpo.

 

[darcys]

Hi all,
I had an HSG in May this year,I hate to say but it was awful ,I experienced no pain like it before, the tears were rolling down my cheeks and I was squeezing the nurses hand so hard, The doctor asked if i wanted to stop ,but I suffered on! There were no blockages found.
Anyway they say you are more fertile for around 3/4 months afterwards, I didnt hold much hope because I have been ttc for over 2 years and im 33, with unexplained fertility.
Good news however, I tested on monday past and I got a BFP.

I believe my HSG helped me and the only other thing i did differently was I started to take 800g of folic acid instead of the recommended 400, during this month.

darcy

 

[Jasmine79]

wow congratulations darcys!!
*hugs*

 

[pink peony]

Hi all

This post is about late period after an HSG.

I am day 36 and I had an HSG on day 14 - tubes nice and clear. I still don't have any signs of a period and have done three tests - all negative.

I just phoned Hammersmith and the sister said give it another week. Surely if I was pregnant a test would have picked it up by now?

Question for all you cycle-gurus - if i don't get a period at all will I ovulate as normal next month?

I am SO confused and the medical world has no answers!! Just wait and see. I want to know NOW!!!

 

[Jasmine79]

Hi Pink Pony, give it another week, in some people the pregnancy hormone takes a few days to build up. wishing you all the best though.