A little scared about HSG

Re: A little scared about HSG

• krissyh21 member

  November 2009

  Everyone has had different experiences. Some are easy some are painful. I had a painful one, but can assure you that the pain only last for a minute or 2 and then it is over. The pain feels like severe menstral cramps. 

  Take 2 ibuprofin about 30 minutes before, that will help with the pain if you have any.
  

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• Fundoh21

  November 2009

  Like the pp said, the experience is different for everyone. I have heard many people say that it was an easy experience whereas it was painful for others (myself included). Take some ibuprofen or tylenol 30 min before your appointment, this will help ease any potential pain. The procedure will be over quickly. You will be ok.
  

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• JenniBags

  November 2009

  I as well had a painful one. I took 600mg of ibuprofen before the procedure. It did feel like severe menstrual cramping, but it was over fairly quick. 

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• angiewolf03

  November 2009

  I didn't have any blockages or anything, so mine was just severe cramps for couple minutes.  Couple pain relievers do help.  Its going to depend on if you have any blockages or such.  Try not to be nervous, you're only going to get answers out of having it done!

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• CarrieLiz member

  November 2009

  Quick and painless.  Ditto the ibuprofen.  I asked to watch on the monitor which helped take my mind off of what was going on down there. 
  

  
  
  

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• islelily member

  November 2009

  My HSG was pretty painless. I took some Advil before going in and only had some menstrual-like cramps for a few minutes (not for the entire procedure).

   

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• amberleeb member

  November 2009

  I had worked myself up a week before the appt I almost made myself sick.  It was not bad at all.  I was probally only in there to 5-10 min.  I took 600 mg 30 min before the appt.  The worst part was the bleeding for 2-3 days after.  I had no cramping at all during or after.  I watched the screen the whole time and it was actually kinda neat to watch.  Good luck and don't be nervous it is not worth it.

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• mu84 member

  November 2009

  Thank you so much for all your help, I really appreciate it

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• goldensrthebest member

  November 2009

  i know it is hard but try not to freak out...for me it was painful b/c i had blockages and need to be 'flushed' a couple times...but in the end it is worth it b/c you will no what is going on (if you have blocked tubes, etc.) Most importantly it is over quickly. Hang in there....

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