H.S.G Xray?? IVF. Very Nervous Plz Help!! TTC for 3 Years.

[Lisa B]

Hi there,

I've had one too. It's very common to have this procedure and works just as Marcellus said above. Some women find it just as easy as a pap smear and others a little more uncomfortable. The procedure doesn't take long. The dye can make you feel like you've got period pain, but not all people feel this. They say to take some naprogesic or the like before you have the test to help out. If your nervous take your partner and plan to have the rest of the day off work - to give yourself time to relax afterwards.

The main aim of the test is to see if your tubes are open, which is important if they want to prescribe some fertility medication. For some women they just need a hand by using medication and they don't proceed to IVF. The test isn't great for picking up endo or some other uterus conditions. You need a lap to really get a good look. If you or the FS suspects endo or some other uterus condition you could ask for a lap, and they can test your tubes whilst under the general anaesthetic. The down side to the lap is the recovery time, the recovery time from the HSG is minimal - you just get off the table and leave.

GL

[davidandmissy]

Hi there,

I've had one too. It's very common to have this procedure and works just as Marcellus said above. Some women find it just as easy as a pap smear and others a little more uncomfortable. The procedure doesn't take long. The dye can make you feel like you've got period pain, but not all people feel this. They say to take some naprogesic or the like before you have the test to help out. If your nervous take your partner and plan to have the rest of the day off work - to give yourself time to relax afterwards.

The main aim of the test is to see if your tubes are open, which is important if they want to prescribe some fertility medication. For some women they just need a hand by using medication and they don't proceed to IVF. The test isn't great for picking up endo or some other uterus conditions. You need a lap to really get a good look. If you or the FS suspects endo or some other uterus condition you could ask for a lap, and they can test your tubes whilst under the general anaesthetic. The down side to the lap is the recovery time, the recovery time from the HSG is minimal - you just get off the table and leave.

GL

Hey.. Thanks for you reply, Ive recently had a lap which is a interenal ultrasound right?? That was pretty much uncomtforable...
Wold u need to take any spare pads just incase i leak afterwards..
Also i will be traveling by public transport will that be fine after i come out ?? Thanks for all the help

[davidandmissy]

Hi there,

I've had one too. It's very common to have this procedure and works just as Marcellus said above. Some women find it just as easy as a pap smear and others a little more uncomfortable. The procedure doesn't take long. The dye can make you feel like you've got period pain, but not all people feel this. They say to take some naprogesic or the like before you have the test to help out. If your nervous take your partner and plan to have the rest of the day off work - to give yourself time to relax afterwards.

The main aim of the test is to see if your tubes are open, which is important if they want to prescribe some fertility medication. For some women they just need a hand by using medication and they don't proceed to IVF. The test isn't great for picking up endo or some other uterus conditions. You need a lap to really get a good look. If you or the FS suspects endo or some other uterus condition you could ask for a lap, and they can test your tubes whilst under the general anaesthetic. The down side to the lap is the recovery time, the recovery time from the HSG is minimal - you just get off the table and leave.

GL

Thanks for all the info, is there any leaking afterwards, as i will be travelling by public transport and would like to know if i should take some pads. lol.. Thanks People for all you advice very helpful

[M22]

I had one to before i started fertility treatment then i conceived

hope you do too

[Lisa B]

Hi David & Missy,

Yes I had a bit of leakage. It's getting a bit hard to recall now, but I think I had a bit of the dye leak and some very light bleeding for a few days. Take a pad just in case, but they supplied one at the clinic I went to.

Oh, and that correct what M22 said, you seem to be more fertile in the following 3 months post-HSG

[davidandmissy]

I had one to before i started fertility treatment then i conceived

hope you do too

Thats Great to hear that you had success with the h.s.g, my fertility treatment did say that people have conceived after the h.s.g, which is making me want to book the appointment soon,.. Very happy to hear that you conceived after the hard time ppl go through with ivf...

[M22]

yeah- I have 2 kids and didnt need another one It;s the last thing i wanted tough after being prodded and posted. But I truly truly believe that when you yearn for a child for so long, to have a successful pregnancy and then finally at the end of long road to hold that child in your arms- It's truly make it sweeter than those who "fall" naturally or without any intervention. Those tear we cried and the ache, the pain of infertilty never goes, but can only be shared with other who are going thru the same thing

[MaggiePie]

Hi David and Missy,

I just wanted to also share my experience. I had alot of pain when they were trying to get the catheter in - equal to labour pains at one stage. I have had previous surgery on my cervix and pelvic infection which may be why. The dye part was painless (it feels like a baby kicking weird). I bled quite heavily afterwards, and lightly for a couple of days. I had alot of pain for several days. I definately couldn't work for a couple of days afterwards. For me I was in there for an hour.

I know most people are fine, in/out in 15 minutes, but just wanted to tell you of my experience, it may be better not to work that day. And I would definately have someone come with you for the trip home.

I am not trying to scare you, just to let you know that everyone has a different experience so be prepared to go home and rest and hopefully you won't have to. All the best, let us know how it goes.