https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:16:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1036126 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:55:11 +0000 Happygal 1036126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've probably read about my experience! As for side effects, I was glad to have the rest of the day just to relax, but I could have done something low key if necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1036083 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:41:51 +0000 justdarling 1036083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think its too early to have an HSG done. Mine was really easy. I went to work right after and didn't even have any cramping. I've heard that if you have a blocked tube it is more painful. From the research that I've done, usually there is cramping or slight bleed afterwards. I was lucky and didn't have any of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1036069 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:39:35 +0000 ShootingStar 1036069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have any long lasting side effects from my HSG. I was a little miserable afterwards because I had to go to a hospital 40 minutes from where I live, and drive myself home. I was crampy and uncomfortable, but by the next day I was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1036003 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:23:10 +0000 LovelyPlum 1036003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck to you!</p> <p>I will tell you my experience, though you should know it is not typical. I did have pretty heavy bleeding and cramping for a few hours afterwards. Most people are fine-I sat on the bench outside of the hospital for an hour because I was so dizzy and nauseous. </p> <p>The next morning, I woke up feeling AWFUL. I felt like I had a bad case of the flu-I could hardly move. I called my OB, and the doc on call told me that it was probably an infection, though I wasn't really considered high risk for one. He prescribed me antibiotics, but it took me a few days to get back on my feet. I had the procedure on a Wednesday, the day before the 4th of July, and I bled and spiked a fever from Thursday to Saturday, but by Monday I was better.</p> <p>When the doc was trying to assess my risk for infection, he said that the risk factors included having living children or having a blocked tube. I had neither, but I still got an infection. I know some offices will give antibiotics beforehand to prevent it, but mine didn't. If I hadn't gotten an infection, it would have been extremely tolerable. Either way, it was still worth it, because I got a BFP three weeks later.</p> <p>Eta: I think my experience had more to do with my body being prone to infections than anything done incorrectly at the procedure. I have a sensitive cervix, and I also tend to spike a fever easily. Combine that with the fact that I passed a lot of clots after the procedure, and I think it was just a recipe for a mess. If I ever need it again I will ask for antibiotics beforehand!</p> <p>I hope I didn't spook you. I think my experience was extremely atypical. Good luck to you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035965 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:08:08 +0000 Caly 1035965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two done &amp; they were both very easy. The only issue I had was quite a bit of cramping for a couple days after. Definitely don't think it's too early to get it done :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035939 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:00:24 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1035939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: my HSG was very easy. The only side effects I had was some cramping and spotting. I took some Tylenol beforehand which helped, and wore a pantry liner afterward. I even drove myself back towork after the procedure.</p> <p>I didn't have any lasting aide effects that affected my day. I returned to work after the procedure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035935 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:59:18 +0000 marionberry 1035935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had mine and felt perfectly well afterward. My stomach just didn't handle the antibiotic they gave me to take that morning and I proceeded to vomit it back up. They let me skip taking it after the procedure and all was well. Ask around for a referral to someone who specializes in hsg's if you can. My RE sends all cases to one radiologist because it can be a tricky procedure that you have to do often enough to stay good at. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035932 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:57:59 +0000 BSB 1035932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Possibly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035907 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:44:54 +0000 PurplePumps 1035907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Do you think it was an allergy to the dye that caused your pain? Did you ever find out why it happen? I'm sorry still no BFP. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035885 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:33:21 +0000 MapleMoose 1035885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had the normal cramping and bleeding for a few days after my HSG. I took ibuprofen before the procedure and that was helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035875 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:30:51 +0000 Sunshine1810 1035875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's too early. I didn't have too many side effects with mine, just a little cramping and spotting. I hope yours goes well and that you get a BFP soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035857 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:26:41 +0000 BSB 1035857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: I don't think it's too early to get an HSG done. I had mine done after 6 months of TTC. But here I am after 15 months and still no BFP.</p> <p>As for my experience, I was an outlier with my HSG.</p> <p>You can read about it here. <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-an-hsg-really-that-painful#post-335295" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-an-hsg-really-that-painful#post-335295</a></p> <p>The HSG procedure was ok but I developed some sort post op pain. After getting tests done, they said it wasn't an infection either. </p> <p>I don't think it's a normal occurance and judging from the responses, I think a majority of people go back to work after their procedure. I just unfortunately, did not have that experience. </p> <p>Good luck to you. I hope your HSG gives you your BFP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035828 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:11:18 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1035828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My HSG was very easy and the only side effects I had was a little bleeding that day. The next day all was back to normal. Everyone has a different experience though. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035737 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:42:23 +0000 pui 1035737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's too early at all.</p> <p>As for HSG recovery and side effects, I don't have much knowledge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-have-any-hsg-side-effects#post-1035727 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:40:23 +0000 PurplePumps 1035727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! I haven't really posted questions here much, but I'm hoping you guys can help. I searched the boards and read about some of your experiences, but I was curious specifically about side effects and how long they lasted. Cramps? Bleeding? Infection? Does anyone know the chances of lasting side effects? There's always horror stories about fevers or bleeding for weeks, but how often does that actually happen? Is it normally really safe?<br /> A little background on me: TTC - 11 months, 6th cycle just started. I'm going on a trip Aug 31, so I'd have to get the HSG sometime between this Sat and next. CD1 was Monday. If I can do the HSG Saturday, is that enough time to recover and make sure there was no side effects? I'm also just on the start of my 3rd cycle after 2 "normal" ones where we could really try. Cycle 1 - 100 days, I ended up O'ing while I had a UTI and 102 fever. Cycle 2 - normal, 40 days, but I was out of town. Cycle 3 - 100 days. Cycle 4 and 5 - normal and BD at the right time. Is it too early to do HSG and fertility work ups? </p>