Comments on: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): What to Expect https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/ Shady Grove Fertility Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:43:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jess https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2689 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:44:44 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2689 HSG went great with minimal cramping. Staff was great with directions on taking deep breath to relieve any cramping during the procedure.
Is it normal for your first period to be heavier than normal after the HSG procedure?

]]> By: Kathleen https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2688 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:39:22 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2688 I had an HSG a week ago. The anticipation and anxiety were so bad given what I had read online. What I can say is that it was uncomfortable, but not nearly as bad as I expected. This is not to diminish anyone else who had a really painful experience, because I think everyone’s procedure and body is different. Here are a few tips that I followed after reading from various places online:
– Wore loose and comfortable clothing, especially pants loose in the waist. Wore shoes that could slip on and off.
– Made sure I ate breakfast, was hydrated, and for me I was worried about fainting so I drank some electrolytes beforehand. I also brought a water bottle and some crackers/peanut butter, but I did not need them. Standard 800 mg ibuprofen 45 minutes before appt. time.
– Brought my own pad and a heated waistband for the ride home. Wore dark sweatpants in case of fluid leaking out after.
– I did some deep breathing on the table and really tried to relax my body even though it was hard. For me, once the speculum was out and the catheter in everything felt much better because the dye part is over so fast. By the time your brain begins to really register pain, it is over.
– I was lucky enough to take off work and rested the afternoon after my noon time procedure. I did have minor cramping and was worn out (probably from anxiety), but I could have gone back to work if I had to. If you have to work, just make sure you have some more advil or painkillers. I had some spotting and cramping for two days after, but I’m not sure if that was related to the HSG or a medication I was on.
I had a wonderful doctor perform the procedure and she walked me through each step. For reference, IUD insertion and removal were actually much more painful for me. Good luck to everyone worried about this procedure, it isn’t that bad, you will be just fine and if I could do it you can!

]]> By: Orelinah https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2687 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:25:49 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2687 Lucky are those who did not feel the pain. Had my HSG this morning around 11 am. The worst pain I have ever felt in my life. The tubes were blocked but finally they opened.it is 1620 hrs now and still feel the pains severely. Took pain killers before the procedure and at 1300 hrs when I got at home. But I am hoping it is worth it. Been married for 12 years with no kids.

]]> By: Rachel https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2686 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:42:22 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2686 I had an HSG at SGF and it wasn’t bad at all. I was nervous for it but it was so quick. the whole procedure took maybe 2 minutes. Took 2 Advil an hour before. Only had minor cramping when the die went it and that lasted no more than 30 sec. I had just a tiny bit of spotting for 24 hours after.

]]> By: Skye https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2685 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:07:03 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2685 I had an HSG @ Shady Grove earlier this week and it wasn’t a bad experience at all. I made it out to be way worse than it turned out to be. The NP and her assist. were very caring and kind.
I took 800mg of Ibuprofen about 75 min beforehand. During the HSG, I experienced about a min or two of cramping when the dye was put in. The cramps felt similar to the first day of my period, except that these cramps went away almost as immediately as they began. I took a few deep breaths and it was over! I felt some light cramping later in the day when the Ibuprofen ran its course. The light after-cramps were barely noticeable and were gone by the following morning.

]]> By: RA https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2684 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:36:13 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2684 Is it safe to have intercourse 1 or 2 days after the hsg? I mean there is xray involved and it seems that it may impact the eggs inside the ovary. Is there no risk of abnormal growth if you got pregnant due to intercourse just a day after the hsg?

]]> By: I can't get pregnant. What do I do now? - Tropical Momma https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2683 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:05:45 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2683 […] dye test is called a Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). It’s a procedure that checks the condition of my fallopian tubes and uterus. If you look up the definition and […]

]]> By: Shady Grove Fertility https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2682 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:41:59 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2682 In reply to shamim.

Hi Shamim,
It’s hard to say, but I would recommend making an appointment with your OBGYN to be safe. He/she will have a better understanding of what might be causing this and will be able to offer advice.
Best of luck!

]]> By: shamim https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2681 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:44:36 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2681 I had my HSG done successfully on 27th June 2019 and my menstrual periods started on 15th – 19th same month. Since then, I have not had my periods. could this be a side effect of the exercise?
Thanks

]]> By: Shady Grove Fertility https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/hysterosalpingogram-hsg-what-to-expect/#comment-2680 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:53:36 +0000 https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/blog/?p=4933#comment-2680 In reply to Dawn.

Hi Dawn,
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