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HSG - My Experience

My doctor wanted to do an HSG this cycle to see if I my tubes were open and identify any potential problems in my uterus. I did what I figure most of you ladies will do and research the procedure. I would tell you DON'T DO IT but you're already here so keep reading.

So I checked in at the hospital and waited an hour before they brought me back to the room. I was naked from the waist down (fun) and it was cold in there. They have you hop up on the table for an initial picture of the reproductive organs. The beginning of the procedure is much like a pap smear. After the speculum is inserted, the doctor will clean your cervix. Now if youâ??re doctor tells you whatâ??s happening you will better prepare for the ensuing pain. When the doctor opens the cervix, there is some pinching. My doctor described it as crimping. There was pressure and cramping much like mild to moderate period cramping. Then there are two additional points of pain. He didnâ??t tell me what he was doing â?? probably for the best. The last point hurt like a mofo but it only lasted 5 seconds or so. I know because I was breathing and counting through the whole thing.

Once all the dye is inserted my doctor had me do a barrel roll under the x-ray machine to get additional photos. That was fun.

I wanted to give some information from my experience. It hurt. I want to be honest about that. The radiologist told me prior to that some women have passed out from the pain. They encourage you to breathe through it. The very last â??pain pointâ?? I will admit I felt like my knees would have buckled had I been standing up.

If your doctor recommends this test, I encourage you to do it. It will probably hurt but oh so worth it when you get your BFP.

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