ultrasound with dye study?

so my gp has ordered an ultrasound with dye study instead of having to have a lap and dye.
has anyone had one of these? what should i expect? is it painful, uncomfortable? whats the best time of cycle to get it done?
so many questions sorry...

Yep sure have. I am on my phone so can't link you but there are 2 threads in conception general section mine is HyCoSy and there is another thread called lenovist study?? I think... Lots of experiences in there.
Not as bad as I was expecting good luck!

jo can i ask how much it cost... i haven't booked yet as im not sure where to get it done around here.

Hey hun, that's the procedure I had done - dye inserted via catheta and then an internal u/s done.

I found it uncomfortable... Not painful as such. I felt cramps similar to AF cramps while it was happening and for a while later.

I know there is a small window in your cycle when you can get it done - from memory it has be done within the first 10 days? You'll probably just have to call them on day one of your cycle and they will tell you when to come in.

I will PM you tomorrow where I got mine done (will dig up the paper work tonight) and what the ladies were like there.

Mine ended up costing $700 odd, and from memory I only got about $150 back from Medicare.

:hug: Nic x

I had one last year and TBH it was pretty unpleasant, but shortlived. When they insert the dye I found it to be very painful - I was clenching the side of the bed pretty strongly - but the whole thing lasted maybe 5 minutes and then she was out of there. I was told by the clinic to have it done after AF but before ovulation - they booked the test after my initial bloods on CD1. I still had a bit of discharge when I went, so it must have been about CD 4 or 5.

Can't remember costs exactly but it was about $200 for the ultrasound place (and got $80 back from Medicare I think). Then there was another $160 odd charge from the fertility clinic for the doctor they sent to perform the test.

I had mine done in Dec last year it was around $460 and I think I got $160 back?

I had a similar thing done but with X-ray (just to look at my tubes - I've had two laps). And as the others said its fairly unpleasant. I have quite painful periods so it felt like that but only lasts about 10 minutes - once the dye is in the ouch part is over. Gl


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thanks for all the info ladies... much appreciate the support. i will have to wait about 2-3 weeks now coz im only cd 18.

so i am now booked in for next friday.... its going to cost about $360 and she reckons i will get about 1/2 back.. not too bad really...
yay ... very excited because this is the start of everything for us.

good luck!!!
xxx

How exciting hun!!!!

That's great! Hope it goes well

Good luck. Hope its all good news.

thanks gals... im pretty nervous but know i have to get this done..

today's the day... a bit scared now...

Thinking of you darling!!! What time is your appt?

Good luck Lulliloo! I hope it goes as smoothly as possible for you :hug:
Yay for getting things started, it feels good to be able to try a fresh new avenue instead of the same old tiring one that's isn't getting us anywhere :doh:
Thinking of you xx


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just got back.
it was fairly unpleasant. but my tubes are all clear so that is good.

Sorry to hear it was unpleasant :hug:

But awesome news on the clear tubes!!!!

How are you feeling this afternoon?

Great news about the tubes! Tick that as checked :)

Glad to hear your tubes are clear! Now rest up and enjoy some comfort food for your efforts :D


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yeah im not too bad tonight.... was a bit crampy this arvie so i ate the mint drumstick icecream that dh had put away for himself... sorry dh.
thanks for all your support ladies... its nice just having people around that know exactly what i am going through. :grouphug:

Mmmm.... Mint drumsticks fix everything.

Rest up over the next few days hun :hug:

Hurrah for clear tubes!

And hey, you do/eat whatever you need to :)

Hope you feel better.