3T Newbie Intro and a Question about HSG

Sha259

Hi everyone,

I am 30, and DH is 29. I'm new to 3T, but have been actively TTC since Dec 2011. We tried for 14 cycle unsuccessfully before I asked my doc to refer me to an RE. So this cycle has been a whirlwind of appointments and more people looking at, and thinking about, my vag than I'm used to.

So far, we have had:

CD3 bloodwork and an ultrasound - Bloodwork looks great, hormone levels all normal, and according to my RE I have a rockstar uterus. I also have a fibroid (which I am told it typical of Black women), but my RE says that it's in about the best place one can be and shows no signs of possible interference with pregnancy.

SA and blodwork for DH - he actually had his appointment today. He got 1 vial of blood taken, and made such a big deal about it. So I had to remind him that at my appt the vampires took a total of 8 vials of blood from me and I went back to work just fine.

Next on my list is the HSG, which leads to my question.

I am an avid gym rat and have a very strict 6 day/week gym schedule. I have been reading up on people's experience with HSGs and have the antibiotic script from my RE and plan to take a few advil or tylenol before the appt. But will I really be out of commission for the rest of the day? I have the day off, but would I not be able to go to the gym? My appt is for 8:30 am and my typical Thursday class (Step Aerobics) is at 7pm that evening. I typically work out even during the most painful days of my period and actually find that it helps the cramping and pain.

I plan to ask the docs tomorrow, but thought I'd ask if any of you could advise me from experience.

Anyway, it is nice to know that there is such a great community of women to dicsuss troubles TTC and I/F treatment with. Specifically because DH and I haven't even told anyone that we are TTC let alone TTTC! I hope you'll welcome me.

katib77

Welcome to the board!  Glad you're in full swing on getting all proper testing done.

As for HSG, I didn't have much pain after it was over at all.  I had mine at 9am and then by noon had to go to work.  I work retail at Tar.get and

ky29

Welcome!  (My husband also made a big deal about his bloodwork.. boys)

I agree with Katib saying, if you feel up for it you'll be fine!  Mine wasn't too

Cara1024

Welcome to the board. As for going to the gym after the HSG..... just see how you feel. I found the procedure painful but quick. Once it was over I was crampy but that went away after a few hours. I personally would not have gone to the gym, but I'm also

Sha259

Thanks ladies for your responses, advice, and the welcome. I think since I have the day off, I'll just see how I feel and if I feel up to it at 7pm I'll go. Now I'm off to pick up my antibiotics perscription!

PurplePanda2

Welcome to the board.  Good luck with your HSG and your TTC journey

JennyS86

Good luck with your HSG!  I would also say to just listen to your body, and remember to stay extra hydrated while on the antibiotics!

alitavs

Hello,

I had one done 2 weeks ago and i didnt feel bad but did feel uncomfortable. My doctor told me I couldnt eat, have water nor exercise for the next 7 hrs just in case it created an infection or I had pain (I guess to be ready if i would need

futurehuber

Hi and welcome! GL with your HSG!  I didn't have much pain after my HSG either, but I guess you'll just have to see how you feel that day.

Peanutz21

Hi welcome. I am new too!

after my hsg I had some mild cramping similar to menstrual cramps.  I would recommend playing it by ear and some Tylenol or Motrin before your appointment. I wasn't lucky enough to score a day off but was able to wo

sueann911

I don't har any experience with the HSG but wanted to say welcome and good luck.

babydreams13

Welcome and good luck.  I didn't have the best experience with my HSG. Some pain and cramping.  I needed the night to decompress and lay around.  Everyone is different so play it by ear.  Good luck.  

Sha259

Thanks everyone for the advice and the welcome!