Hi GBD...

I had a HSG done in June... it's done at an x-ray place (but not all places do it, and you have to book in because it is done by a special radiographer) the cost is about $100-150 (can't remember exactly) and you get most back from medicare.

My experience was not realy a pleasant one. Of course, thats because I have a funny cervix which tilts the wrong way, making it hard to get the tube through. But hopefully it should only take about half an hour at the most. They recommend you take some panadol about an hour before the test, as most people cramp when they inject the dye (I know I did). Mine weren't blocked luckily, so I don't know if it would hurt more if they are blocked. Just remember, don't believe everything you read on the net!

Definately take a pad... well I had some leakage anyway (which is normal). I had a few cramps afterwards, but nothing more than what felt like mild period pain. That lasted maybe half an hour.