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They're pretty painful for me. Take motrin or aleve about 45 minutes prior. It only lasts for a few moments and once they're done, if there is pain (which there might not be) it will stop when they stop the procedure. I've never had any residual cramping, but you do leak saline for a bit afterwards, so wear a pantyliner.

I've had two and thankfully they weren't very painful, just uncomfortable like a period cramp. They let me watch what they were doing on the ultrasound monitor which I think helped because I knew what was happening. Also I took a sedative (oxazepam) beforehand which helped me relax and not 'resist' with my pelvic floor muscles. Tensing up is part of the problem. Perhaps they might consider letting you have a medication like this. Make sure you take it at least 45mins beforehand so you know it's working. Hash, and try not to hold your breath like I do...tenses your muscles too. Hugs xo

I had this test a month ago and was pleasantly surprised that I did not have any pain (just discomfort). After having painful hsg tests I was worried. Good luck tomorrow

He ended up not being able to do it. The second the balloon touched my cervix I doubled over and almost passed out. It felt like a dagger going from my cervix to the top of my head. Meeting with him on Wednesday to set up laparoscopy. Still gonna keep trying until then since O is due the 18th. He's concerned cos I've been between light bleeding to spotting the past week and AF started the 2nd. Thanks again for all of the responses!!