on to HSG
owlprof
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Hello ladies,
I had a dr's appointment yesterday, and I am on to an HSG on Tuesday. When a friend on mine had this done, she told me what a horrendous experience this was for her. She is a bit of a drama queen, so I hope she is exaggerating. She told me that the pain was so terrible that they couldn't complete the procedure and had to do something else. I really would hate for that to happen, as I get on a plane back to Philly after the HSG and if it isn't successful, I would have to wait another month.
I have a high pain tolerance, but I also get full-fledged panic attacks somewhat frequently. I am probably worrying too much, but I wanted to get some input from the board.
PS: If any of you remember one of my posts from last weekend, I was hoping for 3 big things to hit this week -- one was (obviously) having a baby, one was work-related, and one was World Series related. After the Rangers loss, I am 0 for 3. Boo.
Re: on to HSG
Maybe your friend had blocked tubes?
My HSG was not fun because I was extremely anxious going in, and at that point wasn't aware of how difficult my cervix is to navigate. So, the 10 minutes of attempting to get the catheter through really amplified my anxiety. But, once the actual dye started, it was just an uncomfortable feeling that didn't last very long, and I actually started to relax a little.
Sorry your week's not working out. Good luck with the HSG.
Me: 36, DH: 42
Dx: DOR and MFI
DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal
IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!
SAIFW/PAIFW
Hi,
It's uncomfortable but tolerable. "They" say it's worse if you have a blockage, which I did and I handled it. It's not that bad in retrospect in light of some other tests I've had.
Also, the tech performing the test (who was awesome) told me a lot of time women get pregnant the next month because it 'cleans you out'. That was true for me - I did get pregnant the next month. Unfortunately, mine ended in m/c but maybe during your test you can focus on the fact that this could help you next month! I will be hoping for you!
Mine was OK. When they pushed in they dye, it was like bad AF cramps but it didn't last longer than 30 seconds. Did take 800 mg of ibuprophen about an hour before. And bring your own pad for after. The one they give you is very thick...
Good Luck!
Well, I wish you good luck with your HSG. I won't share my story since mine was not too pleasant. I had a blocked tube, though. Any pain I had was gone when the procedure was done though, so I would not worry about travel just after.
IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)
DS born 07/29/12
FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN
FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP
5 cycles of Clomid with satisfactory response=BFN's
Fibroid removal Nov2010
IUI Clomid #1 Feb 2011...BFN..damn it!
IUI Inject's #2 Apr 2011...CANCELLED...low estradiol
IUI Inject's #3 June 2011...BFN
IUI Inject's #4 Sept2011...BFFN
Lap Dec 2011...severe endo..cyst removed..some remains...
IVF#1 Apr 2012 ....cancelled due to over suppression
IVF#2 July 2012....6 follies...only 1 retrieved....BFFN
surgery suggested to move ovary to an better placement but....we moved two time zones away and are financially and emotionally empty
I was really worried about mine, but honestly (like everything else so far in this journey) it was way better than I anticipated. It was over quickly and just slightly uncomfortable. I took 800mg of ibuprofen about an hour before. And I was so rooting for my Rangers too, heartbreaking
Also, I have anxiety, and am a huge worrier. I tend to worry and build stuff up, and it usually ends up being better than anticipated.
I would recommend ibuprofen (Advil) instead of Tylenol. That is what my RE recommended.
My HSG was intensely crampy, but not so horribly painful. I probably could have gone back to work afterward with no probles, but I was glad I took the day off so I could veg on the couch.
GL with yours! Hope everything is all clear!
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
Endometriosis, s/p lap 2009
Behcet's disease, s/p partial vulvectomy 2010
Started bromocriptine to lower prolactin level 2010
Clear HSG 11/2010
DH morphology = 4, rest of SA looked good 01/2011
02/2011 First Clomid 50mg cycle
BFP 03/02/2011
No heartbeat at 10w5d 04/18/2011; D&C 04/23/2011
07/2011 Second Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
08/2011 Third Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
10/2011 First Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
11/2011 Second Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
12/2011 Third Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFFN
01/2012 Fourth Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = ?