https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:12:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/3#post-2817584 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:36:03 +0000 LAZB 2817584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went for my hsg today, I was a little nervous because of things I’ve read, but luckily it was the easiest thing ever for me. No pain or cramping whatsoever, perhaps due to having had three babies already. Super quick, maybe a minute long procedure, and tubes were clear :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/3#post-2778901 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:09:30 +0000 Jvje 2778901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this is an old post but I was frantically googling before my HSG this week and ended up asking my doctor specific questions which others may find useful. 1) When I booked my HSG they said they would do it days cd8-11. They could only fit me in on day 10. I told her we are ttc and I usually ovulate day 12, she said no problem. 2) At no point was I told not to have sex before or after procedure. Nobody even asked me before I had the procedure done ( I hadn’t just in case). 3) I was told to take 2 inbruprofen 15 mins before (I did). The first part of procedure is like a smear/ pap test with speculum. The uncomfortable part is next when they insert the catheter and some part of the material is suctioned on to you ( cervix, uterus, Im not sure which). That is what provokes cramping / contractions in the uterus and that is the painful part. They are aware of this and rush around being very quick to try and get it over with ASAP. The nurse told me its like mild labour contractions. I would liken it to period cramps ( I have never been in labour). It lasted only a few minutes and I had just started to feel a little nauseous ( like with my period cramps) then usddnly they took everything out and it was over. The pain stopped immediately. 3) I felt the dye come out with all the equipment, when I looked down on the table there was actually very little of it. I used 2 pantyliners that afternoon (11am procedure) and had some light stains on them from the dye. No bleeding or spotting. 4) After the procedure I felt a little tired and delicate but I think it was psychological/ from the ibroprofen. I often feel that way after taking pain relief for period cramps. No further pain or crmaping. I hopped on my bike and went back to work immediately after. 5) My HSG was normal, no problems. I told the doctor I was cd10 due to ovulate CD 11-12. I asked if this procedure could in any way influence ovulation, and when could I have sex again. He said no it would not, and I could have sex whenever I wanted. He said that this test can facilitate conception in the following cycles. 6) I had an almost positive opk the morning of HSG and positive that night. That means I should ovulate days 11-12 which is normal for me. 7) I had sex the same evening. I put a towel on the bed in case dye came out, and was worried I might feel a little sensitive. No dye came out at all during or after, and I did not feel any different from normal. 8) Today is the day after my HSG. I had no further dye coming out, no spotting and no cramping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/3#post-1969667 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:37:40 +0000 Bea 1969667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I referred to this before mine so I wanted to share my experience. Hope this helps someone!</p> <p>Mine was on CD 8 and was not allowed to have sex from CD 1 until after the procedure. I took advil about an hour before. It was quick and painless. The nurse said it shouldn't be any worse than a papsmear and she was right. She explained the steps and how it was going to go very thoroughly (which I appreciated!) before she had me lay down. The doctor put everything in and told me to expect some pressure. She was right there was a lot of pressure--kind of on the verge of being painful. I remember thinking that if the pressure gets any more intense it may hurt...but it didn't and it didn't hurt. She pulled everything out and it was kinda like a gush of liquid. Told me my tubes were clear and let me up and in the bathroom where they had a pad for me to wear. I had a tiny brown clot when I wiped. Other than that no bleeding. I have had very minor cramping--about what i have mid-cycle around ovulation--for about 2-3 hours off and on. It's been about seven hours I feel pretty normal now. They didn't mention anything about waiting to have sex but I will probably wait a day or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/3#post-1851223 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:23:37 +0000 babycanuck 1851223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: My dr recommended waiting a full day, we waited two days before having sex again. There was nothing about abstaining before.</p> <p>I've done it twice and have to have one more in the future. Take 2 advil about an hour before and you'll be good :) it's not painful, just a bit uncomfortable if they put the saline in too quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1851222 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:20:47 +0000 dc yoga bee 1851222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So so glad to find this thread! I'm having mine done Tuesday. She didn't say anything about sex beforehand, but I read online varying accounts on can't have it for 24hrs before, 48hrs before, or from AF up until the test! I also read online you can't have sex for 24hrs after, 2 days after, etc. Were you given these instructions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1753003 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:05:55 +0000 winter_wonder 1753003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: Yes, very true! I'm going to ask her more about this at my next appointment too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1752314 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:35:24 +0000 mrswin 1752314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I'm sorry that it was a bit painful but the good thing is that now when you have the IUI's done your doctor will be aware of the issues with your cervix being tiny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1752102 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 06:47:01 +0000 Robyn_ZA 1752102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was super quick and easy, thankfully! Doc told me to take some pain tabs the morning of, drove myself there and was back home about 1.5 hours later. </p> <p>The only discomfort I had was towards the end of the dye squirting when the pressure had obv built up. As soon as all the dye was in, the discomfort stopped and I had no further symptoms at all.</p> <p>I was also given the thickest, longest,most archaic pad EVER which I'm pretty sure the hospital bought in bulk around 1902. :grin: </p> <p>My HSG results showed good spillage, if that perhaps has any bearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1748634 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:58:12 +0000 winter_wonder 1748634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Me too!!! :goodluck: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1748607 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:36:56 +0000 deactivated_account 1748607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I hope we are two of the lucky ones that get pregnant following the HSG!! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1748600 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:30:49 +0000 winter_wonder 1748600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: thanks :) yes, I'm just glad it's over! I'm very thankful that we can move forward with IUI this cycle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1748544 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:44:10 +0000 deactivated_account 1748544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: Wow! You had quite a bit of an experience there! But alls well that ends well, right? Your tubes are cleared and you are good to go for IUI. That's great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1748504 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:20:55 +0000 winter_wonder 1748504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got home from my appointment. Whew...the hsg was a bit different than I expected. Maybe I'm a huge wimp, but I wanted to post my experience. </p> <p>When I first got to the hospital I had to pee in a cup to confirm that I wasn't pregnant. I think the nurse called this the "three minute pregnancy test"? </p> <p>I then went to radiology for the test. They did an initial x-ray while I was on my back. Then, they explained a bit about the procedure. The doctor mentioned that she was going to numb up my cervix and there would be a pinch or two when they were doing that. </p> <p>I felt quite a bit of cramping as they were getting started. I did feel the pinches as they were numbing me up and lots of pressure. It seemed to be taking awhile and the doctor said two times "her cervix is so tiny." she kept apologizing and saying that she was having to adjust her tools to get a good look. I think this may be why my experience seemed a bit more intense?</p> <p>Normally I think I have a fairly high tolerance for pain but this was pretty uncomfortable. I was squeezing the radiology tech's hand like crazy! I was breathing in and out, but wow....</p> <p>Then, I thought we were all done (I think I kind of lost track of time at this point) and the doctor said "ok now we're going to put the dye in." For some reason I thought they had done that already?! Maybe because I felt like I was on the table forever? I had a moment of wanting to pop up from the table and be like "ok, just kidding, we're done here...I'm not doing this." But, of course I didn't! </p> <p>I felt lots of cramping with the dye going in and then lots of cramping and pressure when I had to roll over a bit on my left hip and then my right. I didn't want to even move!!! I just wanted to hang on the that poor radiology tech's hand and not let go :)</p> <p>But, it was all worth it because based on the preliminary report things look fine. The doctor did say there were some small "divots" (I think she used this term?) on my uterus, but nothing to worry about. She said I was a trooper and that I deserved a treat, lol :) I'm hoping she said this because it was difficult and not because I'm a giant wimp! I did treat myself to Starbucks on the way home ;) </p> <p> It looks like we are are good to go for IUI this month...fingers crossed that I'll get my LH surge next week :) </p> <p>Anyway, I'm posing this not to freak anyone out but to let others know that if they've been told they have a small cervix it might take a bit longer and might be a bit more uncomfortable. I would definitely ask about a Valium if I had to do it again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745585 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:12:04 +0000 winter_wonder 1745585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD @Lindsayinny @shutterbug: Thank you! I'm so anxious for tomorrow, I just want it over with! But, I keep telling myself it's totally worth it if it leads me to a :bfp: I'll give an update when it's over! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745445 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:20:52 +0000 deactivated_account 1745445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I'm so glad the picture is helping you! That was what I was hoping for. Let me know if you have any questions. And please let us know how it goes. </p> <p>@Happygal: The table in the picture was actually high too! The step stool was just used to prop the door open. Then, during the procedure, the table was raised up even higher!</p> <p>@Shutterbug: The actual xray was also stationary in the picture I took. Its the oddly shaped thing hanging above the pillow. So I started close to the front edge of the table for the catheter to be put in, then the nurse girl pulled the sheet I was on so that I slid back under the xray. So no scooting per se for me, but same effect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745424 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:10:12 +0000 LindsayInNY 1745424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, what @Shutterbug: said about scooting up on the table! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745421 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:08:21 +0000 Shutterbug 1745421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: the only thing that was different for mine was that the x-ray machine was stationary and was positioned about 2 feet or so over the table, so I had to kind of slide in on the table underneath it. But like Lindsay said, also no stirrups. Good luck tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745408 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:59:34 +0000 LindsayInNY 1745408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: My room looked similar to @MrsMcD: too. There were no stirrups. I put my feet on the table, knees bent to have the catheter inserted. Then I was able to bring my legs down for the actual procedure (if I'm remembering it correctly!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1745371 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:39:01 +0000 winter_wonder 1745371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Not weird at all! I'm glad you took it :) I have mine tomorrow. I'm glad I can get a sense of what the room might look like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1744537 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:47:05 +0000 Happygal 1744537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: I'm glad you had a good experience all around. :happy: Bonus point for a picture! </p> <p>My examination room looked a bit eerie b/c the lights were dim and the table was much higher (you had to climb up 2-3 steps to get up there). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1744211 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:32:00 +0000 deactivated_account 1744211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adding my experience! </p> <p>It was quick and easy peasy. I can't even believe I thought I needed a vallium. I was nervous walking in because I'd unnecessarily hyped myself up. There was a paper work issue that delayed my test by 30 minutes. And then the test itself was so quick. Like maybe a minute. </p> <p>I undressed from the waist down and put a full length gown on. I slid to the bottom of the table first, then I slid up under the Xray. I was able to see the xray as it was happening, but I didn't fully understand it. I was told no blockage, all looked good, you're good to go. The worst part about it was that I found something sticky on my ankle as I was getting in my car. :silly: </p> <p>Also, no co-pay for my insurance. So it cost me nothing. So nice since I thought I was going to pay out of pocket for the whole thing. </p> <p>Here's a picture of the actual exam room that I snuck. Is it weird I took this picutre? </p> [attach=3741/14/n8dgdd.450x600.IMG_3305.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1719273 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:38:06 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1719273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lazypanda: Yay! Have a wonderful time on your trip! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1719216 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:04:23 +0000 lazypanda 1719216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That was one super quick HSG! I got there slightly late because I went to the medical office where my RE is located, when I was supposed to be checking into the hospital across the street. The RE explained the process and I felt very comfortable with her. She even talked me through what she was doing while the procedure was being done and had this very calming voice in helping me relax. I was told that my HSG is considered normal, that both tubes were open and nothing was found. I only had one slight cramp when the dye flowed to my ovaries. While it was an easy procedure, it's not something I'd want to do again. I felt gross when all the dye fell out and was sticky feeling. I changed my pad because I felt as if a lot of stuff was flowing out (it really wasn't). :silly: I'm totally fine and just enjoying the rest of my afternoon. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1708428 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:16:04 +0000 mrs bunchy 1708428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reposting:</p> <p>Successfully completed my HSG today! I took 2 hrs from work .. And I can tell you I was nervous before I left!!! I got there and was feeling a tad anxious. DH was meeting me there from work and I was called back before he made it. ::queue nerves:: I knew he couldn't come into the flouro room anyways.. The dr talked me through the entire thing and I watched on the monitor. Honestly the only thing I felt was him cleaning my cervix. Now- I almost wish something was wrong so I didn't have to freak myself out about my cycle 3 testing an egg quality.. But all looked good. My uterus is slightly arcuate- meaning there is a slight arc to the top of it- but not enough to have any concerns. My right tube spilled right away.. The left took a second- but was open. Now maybe it was a tiny bit blocked which is why it didn't spill like the right. But I think that is hopeful thinking </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629832 Mon, 12 May 2014 18:23:24 +0000 LovelyPlum 1629832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charmed: @Kelli_Deluxe: yay! It was my lucky cycle, too. That, plus progesterone and baby aspirin. And some :goodluck: Congratulations! :bfp: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629764 Mon, 12 May 2014 17:15:34 +0000 BSB 1629764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do want to update that my second HSG was completely different from my first. No post op pain! Though, they did numb my cervix with lidocaine (I think?) and that freaking hurt... then inserting the cathether hurt. So the procedure hurt because of numbing injection then followed by the contracting. </p> <p>Though, like I said, I was not bed ridden after the procedure so I'll take it.</p> <p>The difference was that the first time they injected betadine (iodine based) and I've had minor allergic reactions to shellfish in the past. I think betadine on my skin is fine but internally my body did not like it. My RE checked for infection and found nothing. So I think it was problem minor inflammation. My second HSG they used a non-betadine formula and I was fine afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629758 Mon, 12 May 2014 17:09:28 +0000 Kelli_Deluxe 1629758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Yes as well! I credit the HSG plus the supplements DH and I were on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629609 Mon, 12 May 2014 15:57:26 +0000 charmed 1629609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: yep, I got my BFP the cycle I had the HSG :grin:<br /> I also started taking progesterone for a short luteal phase the same month, and was on vacation the week before O, so I think it was a combination of all those things that helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629471 Mon, 12 May 2014 15:07:54 +0000 LovelyPlum 1629471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charmed: @Kelli_Deluxe: you ladies are January mamas, right? So was your HSG cycle your lucky one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-hsg-experience/page/2#post-1629414 Mon, 12 May 2014 14:48:36 +0000 night cheese 1629414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was like nothing. After hearing so many horror stories about intense pain, fainting, etc. I was terrified. But mine wasn't even painful. I took Tylenol beforehand and during, I felt one pain that felt like a moderate menstrual cramp. That was it. I was at work an hour later, no bleeding, no cramping. </p>