HSG.. really that bad??

bridetobeokc · August 2009

I'm having an HSG done next week.. I've heard and read really bad things about it, how painful it is etc. Is it really that bad? I would love to hear from anyone who thought it wasn't that bad!

XXXXX222 · August 2009

Honestly it just all depends. Sometimes it's awful, sometimes it's not too bad. I hope it's pain free for you!

shipoopiisforme · August 2009

mine was not bad at all. a little discomfort during the procedure, like a lot of pressure with a little cramping. after i felt fine, light cramps the rest of the day and that was it. good luck and i hope your hsg will be pain free.

Believer09 · August 2009

mine was absolutely.horrible. I pray its not bad for you at all.

MrsDonnelly2007 · August 2009

Mine was, but I have a tilted uterus so they had to pull on it to get a clear pic. I hope yours goes easy and painless!

September06 · August 2009

Mine wasn't bad at all. The only thing I had wished I'd known beforehand is that they send you home wearing a pad. Wouldn't have worn white pants if I had been warned about that ahead of time. Good luck!

pinkcallalily · August 2009

It really depends on the person, but I had absolutely no pain with mine. The only thing I felt at all was the speculum, I didn't feel the catheter or dye at all - I didn't even realize she had done anything yet and then she said it was over.

hillaree · August 2009

Unfortunately you just can't know how it will be for you. I was expecting mine to be horrible but it was a piece of cake. GL and I hope it's the same for you!

schoolsoutbride · August 2009

Mine wasn't bad at all. More mild than AF cramps

waitingforbaby#2 · August 2009

For some it's really painful, but others don't feel anything at all. Mine was fine except for about 30 seconds of intense pain, then it was over. I honestly wouldn't be scared to do it again if I had to. (hugs)

bridetobeokc · August 2009

Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences!!

Dragonfly1226 · August 2009

For me, it was bad while it lasted. The good news is that it was over very quickly. As soon as the doctor took everything out, I felt as good as new. I would recommend taking a couple of Advil or Tylenol before you go. It takes the edge off. GL!

Me&Mr.T · August 2009

I just want to wish you luck! I didn't have a good experience. I hope it goes very smoothly for you!

marrie2himonly · August 2009

Believer09:
mine was absolutely.horrible. I pray its not bad for you at all.

Agreed......and this is the short version of my experience. Actually, I had a blocked tube that was corrected the next day. It really was bad for me..and I am not fooling around.

Good luck to you.

JCase235 · August 2009

OMG I have NEVER felt pain like I did with the HSG... and I mean NEVER. I almost came off that damn table. Then they say roll to the right/left - holy Sh*t it was all I could do to breathe.

Then - I hear of girls who have nothing more than AF cramps. Just take some good pain killers before you go to be on the safe side!

ginger67 · August 2009

I knew they were putting in the speculum and a minute or two later they were done. I felt nothing.

Mrs.AmandaMqn · August 2009

I had mine a week ago and it was pretty uncomfortable. Thankfully, it's very quick so it didn't hurt for very long. I did bleed afterward though, along with the leakage of the dye, so take a pad along with you.

Kittycat196 · August 2009

JCase235:

OMG I have NEVER felt pain like I did with the HSG... and I mean NEVER. I almost came off that damn table. Then they say roll to the right/left - holy Sh*t it was all I could do to breathe.

Then - I hear of girls who have nothing more than AF cramps. Just take some good pain killers before you go to be on the safe side!

Ditto this.

hollymichael · August 2009

Dragonfly1226:
For me, it was bad while it lasted. The good news is that it was over very quickly. As soon as the doctor took everything out, I felt as good as new. I would recommend taking a couple of Advil or Tylenol before you go. It takes the edge off. GL!

This for me exactly. Good luck!!

madelyn07 · August 2009

Mine wasn't that bad. Not nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. There was probably 30 seconds or so of some really intense pain but that was it. I wouldn't want to do it again but if I had to, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Mrs.HisOnly · August 2009

Kittycat196:
JCase235:

OMG I have NEVER felt pain like I did with the HSG... and I mean NEVER. I almost came off that damn table. Then they say roll to the right/left - holy Sh*t it was all I could do to breathe.

Then - I hear of girls who have nothing more than AF cramps. Just take some good pain killers before you go to be on the safe side!

Ditto this.

Double on the ditto.

I felt exhausted afterward and it only last 5 minutes.

SparkyFuentes · August 2009

It's not bad at all. ?They give you novocaine, and once you get over the THOUGHT of what they're doing down there, you realize that it doesn't hurt one bit. ?You'll be fine. ?Just close your eyes, remember to breath, and remind yourself that it's for a very good cause.

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