Wanting some info please

[camnciarasmummy]

Hi All,
My DF and I have been TTC for the past seven months with no luck. I went and spoke to my OB and he has booked me in for a HSG (hysterosalpingoram). Has anyone had one and how painful was it? Also I have heard this can sometimes increase your fertility by up to 30 per cent as it can flush out any blockages or debris that may be in there. I would love to hear fro
anybody who has undergone one of these procedures, how long afterwards did you conceive?
Any comments or information would be greatly appreciated.

[Lily Dust]

Hi camnciarasmummy!

Sorry to hear that the TTC journey isnt playing nicely atm. I had this done as part of a laparoscopy, not sure if thats the norm or just what our clinic does? I cant really say how painful it was as it wasnt done alone but if it isnt part of a laparoscopy I have to doubt it would be very painful, perhaps more uncomfortable. Do you know if you are given any sedative for it or is it a simple procedure?

From what I rememebr that procedure is, as you say, flushing out the tubes etc so you can 'start a fresh'. Good luck with it, hope it works a treat for you!

Im not a huge help, sorry

[Lulliloo]

i had this done 3 weeks ago. its not too bad... very similar to a pap smear. i had a bit of cramping that day and spotting for 2 days. it hasn't helped this time with fertility as i have just got af now. i didn't have any blockages though.

good luck

[camnciarasmummy]

Thanks ladies, Lilly Dust it's just going to be a single procedure and no sedative. I guess I'm a little curious as I have read quite a few articles about this where couples have been TTC for some time then. 1-3 months after having this done they are PG.

[nothing2lose]

I had it done 18 months or so ago. No sedative, but definitely take pain killers beforehand. It hurt a bit.

No pregnancy resulting here

[camnciarasmummy]

Thanks ladies, Lilly Dust it's just going to be a single procedure and no sedative. I guess I'm a little curious as I have read quite a few articles about this where couples have been TTC for some time then. 1-3 months after having this done they are PG. What do you think my chances of conceiving after this are like?

[nothing2lose]

I would assume it would only help if there was a blockage found.

[Lily Dust]

I would assume it would only help if there was a blockage found.

^^^ yeah that. So if a blackage IS found then I would think it woul be a great help!

Didnt help me but then no blockages were found either.

[JokerRed]

Hi camnciarasmummy

Sorry to hear your TTC is taking so long.

I have had a HSG in the last month, I found it to be uncomfortable (worse then a pap smear), my suggestion would be to take a pain killer before hand.

I have also read that having a HSG can increase your chances of conceiving.

I bleed afterwards like a period, but no period pain or cramping. I have PCOS and never get a regular period, so I don't know if it was truma from the HSG or it brought on a period.

Good luck though - this could work for you