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Anyone get out of HSG? (for insurance approval of IVF)

NantucketSunsetNantucketSunset member
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I had an HSG last September. Both tubes were blocked due to a ruptured appendix when I was a child. The test was extremely painful and frankly traumatic. Even my Dr was shocked by my reaction to it.

Fast forward to now. I need insurance reapproval for IVF since it is a year since they originally approved, and they are requiring Day 3 BW and HSG.

My Dr is on vacation and I am left in the position of having the test next week before she gets back or wait/lose a month on the chance I might be able to get out of it once she gets back.

Has anyone had success getting exempted from having to have an HSG for insurance approval? If so, how? and who was your insurance carrier? (I only have one tube left now due to an ectopic, if that matters.) Thank you!


Blocked tubes due to ruptured appendix
IVF#1 Ectopic - tube removed; FET#1 CP; IVF#2 BFP!
Beta#1 13dpo 115; Beta#2 15dpo 248; Beta #3 20dpo 2215 U/S#1 6w1d HR 99; U/S#2 8w HR 165; U/S#3 10w HR 176 and moving all around!
Bedrest at 28 weeks due to preterm labor; released to modified bedrest at 34 weeks; released to full activity at 37 weeks
BabyNantucket born at 37 weeks 4 days 7lbs8oz 19in

Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.

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Re: Anyone get out of HSG? (for insurance approval of IVF)

  • thewormstheworms member

    My Dr. did SHG instead of HSG and it worked out with my insurance.

    I would wait to talk to Dr. about it and maybe he can get you out of it.

    GL

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    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
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  • krissyh21krissyh21 member

    My insurance allowed me to do a saline songram instead - a lot easier imo.

    ETA - oh and I am in Boston with BCBS if that helps

    A lot of years and a million tears finally led me to you.
    After 7 years trying to concieve, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs, my third IVF was a success!
    My Christmas baby turned into a turkey bird! Dillon Richard was born at 34 weeks, 5 days on November 28, 2009 after 10 weeks on bedrest for preeclampsia.
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  • NantucketSunsetNantucketSunset member
    Thanks theworms! Quick question - what is an SHG?  : )

    Blocked tubes due to ruptured appendix
    IVF#1 Ectopic - tube removed; FET#1 CP; IVF#2 BFP!
    Beta#1 13dpo 115; Beta#2 15dpo 248; Beta #3 20dpo 2215 U/S#1 6w1d HR 99; U/S#2 8w HR 165; U/S#3 10w HR 176 and moving all around!
    Bedrest at 28 weeks due to preterm labor; released to modified bedrest at 34 weeks; released to full activity at 37 weeks
    BabyNantucket born at 37 weeks 4 days 7lbs8oz 19in

    Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.

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  • NantucketSunsetNantucketSunset member
    krissyh - thankyou thankyou!! I am in Boston with BCBS too.  : )

    Blocked tubes due to ruptured appendix
    IVF#1 Ectopic - tube removed; FET#1 CP; IVF#2 BFP!
    Beta#1 13dpo 115; Beta#2 15dpo 248; Beta #3 20dpo 2215 U/S#1 6w1d HR 99; U/S#2 8w HR 165; U/S#3 10w HR 176 and moving all around!
    Bedrest at 28 weeks due to preterm labor; released to modified bedrest at 34 weeks; released to full activity at 37 weeks
    BabyNantucket born at 37 weeks 4 days 7lbs8oz 19in

    Success is getting up just one more time than you fall down.

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member

    imageNantucketSunset:
    Thanks theworms! Quick question - what is an SHG?  : )

    An SHG is a saline sonogram. They infuse saline and take u/s pix of your uterus. It's usually done to look for fibroids or uterine polyps.

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