F/U to Dr. Appt.

katezta

I went to my OB/GYN today to discuss this fertility thing.  I am getting CD 3 bloodwork and an HSG.  If my remaining tube is not functioning, then we will have to go straight to IVF, but I don't even want to think about that right now.  What is being checked during the bloodwork and also what were your experiences with an HSG?  TIA!

firsttogo

CD3 checks your estrogen, progesterone, and some others. I had an HSG, and am not a great one to talk to. I has some idscomfort and bleeding, but it was my first cycle on BCP in 5 years, and had just had 2 injectable cycles, so I was a little out of whack. The procedure itself was not bad at all. I was just crampy and bloated for like 4 days .with period like bleeding.

The nurse assured me that it was not common!

https://babymed.com/faq/Content.aspx?14145

That will help you with your 3day levels!

Good luck!! 

franciscaz

Day 3 blood work checks your Estrogen level.  That helps the doctor know if your levels are good to be able to create and release a follicle.  I sure do hope your HSG works well... keep us updated.

Lisa625

I've had 2 HSG's done.  They really weren't too bad for me.  A little crampy during the procedure and that was really it.  No bleeding or anything afterward.  Good luck!

Tonya_G

I didn't think the HSG was too bad either- pinchy and crampy, but dealable. Take some advil (more than a regular does, like 3 or 4) a half hour/45 min before you go in- that should help somewhat. GL!