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Let's talk HSG

iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
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Talk to me about the HSG. I had one last time, but it's been almost 5 years. I had a c-section with my son, and that's why the Dr is pushing the issue of having one before moving forward. She said it isn't uncommon for woman who have had c-sections to have "debris" or even a blockage- anyone heard that before. Also, it was a short test right, time wise- mine is scheduled for 12:15 on Friday, and I planned to just take a long lunch, and I should take motrin or something right?!

All I remember last time when I had it, is my Dr telling a lot of people end up pregnant the month you have it because it flushes you out, well I didn't get pregnant that month. Tell me your experience please...

Thanks
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My History:
Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • FrenchteachermamaFrenchteachermama member
    I am a freak and it was less painful than my IUIs.  My doctor and the radiology tech kept asking me if I was ok and rubbing my shoulders and I was like "when are you going to start"?  So weird.  I had mine in March for the same reason, 2 breech babies and c-sections needed so doctor wanted me to have an HSG.  Everything was perfect but not pg yet :(



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    BFP #1 7/21/2013--EDD 3/30/14--D&C 9/24/13
    BFP #2 1/28/14--MC 2/7/14
    IUI #1 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IUI #2 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IUI #3 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IVF #1, Stimmed for 12 days, ER 8/22/14, 9 retrieved, 7M, 7F!!  Freeze all due to fluid in uterus.
    FET end of October 2014 cancelled due to fluid in uterus due to possible c-scar defect
    Surgery scheduled 12/12/14 to fix possible isthmocele
    3/26/15 transferred one 8 cell grade 4 embryo and one 6 cell grade 3 embryo = slow rising betas for 2+ weeks = ectopic MTX shot 4/29/15
    Repeat c-scar surgery June 2015
    2nd and last IVF cycle August 2015, stimmed for 12 days, 2 egg retrieved, both mature and both fertilized.  Transferred both 8-cell embryos on Day 3, beta 9/5/15 = BFFN
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  • Bananappeal145Bananappeal145 member
    Is this the thing where they inject dye into your uterus and tubes and then take an x-ray?
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  • iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
    yes @bananppeal145

    @frenchteachermama - yea, I don't remember pain pain, just some cramping. The IUI's did hurt...
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    My History:
    Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
    Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
    Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
    Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
    Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
    About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
    1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • Jodee37Jodee37 member
    ok so i might be in the minority here...

    just had mine in may. that shit hurt like a bitch. but they also had a helluva time keeping the catheter inside my ute, it kept slipping out. no i don't have a loose vag. but apparently i have an unforgiving cervix! ha ha  anyhow the uncomfortable part was getting the catheter past my cervix (LOTS of cramping) and then when they actually injected the dye because my tube was blocked it blew up my tube and that hurt like a bitch. but once they were done fucking around in there no more pain at all. definitely take a motrin. maybe a valium! hahahahaha

    oh and i've had 3 d&cs and a c-section fwiw. and i haven't heard of having to do it solely because of a c-section. and techincally it's my 2nd cycle post-hsg but i only have 1 tube and this month is the month i'm supposed to have a shot at getting pg THIS month so hopefully the HSG blew something open! GL with yours. hopefully i didn't scare you too much. :-/


    Me: 36, DH: 36
    DH's SA = normal
    1 tube only wonder
    AFC 3-5, AMH 0.30

    BFP #1 3/29/11.  EDD 12/4/11... Missed m/c 5/9/11. Cytotec fail. D&C 5/17/11.
    BFP #2   7/5/11.  EDD 3/14/12... Our rainbow Kellen born 3/14/12 via c/s.
    BFP #3 5/30/13.  EDD 2/8/14...  6wk u/s HB 126. 8wk u/s lost HB. D&C 7/12/13.
    BFP #4 2/18/14.  EDD 10/30/14... Ruptured ectopic with L tube removed & D&C 3/7/14.
    BFP #5 7/27/14.  EDD 4/9/15...  m/c @ 5w4d.

    IVF #1    Oct 2014 - antagonist protocol: 9R, 7M, 5F. 3dt of 3 Grade 2 embies. BFN. 
    IVF #2    Jan 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.  Converted to IUI #1. BFFN
    IVF #2.1 March 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.

    BFP #6  (SUPRISE!) 3/19/15.  EDD 11/30/15...  CP at 4w2d.
    IUI #2:    Clomid + Follistim = 3 follies. BFN.
    IVF #2.2 May 2015 - horrible response to micro lupron flare protocol: 3R, 3M, 3F. 3dt of 2 Grade 3 embies. BFFN. 

    BFP #7 (beyond surprised again!) 4/26/16. EDD 1/5/17. beautiful betas!!!! and then near-fatal hemorrhagic corpus luteum. turns out baby was ectopic after all; another lap 5/6 (@24dpo).

    the universe can fuck off.


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  • lazfam1120lazfam1120 member
    I had one about a month ago, and I actually didn't feel it at all. I haven't had a c section, just a vaginal birth with ds. The part that is supposedly painful lasts for around 15 seconds I was told. However, I just had a hysteroscopy done last week, and that hurt more than the HSG. Ironically, the Dr. said that HSG usually hurts more than hysteroscopy. Other way around for me! I was also told that some people do get pregnant after HSG, since it does flush/clean everything out. Didn't work for me last month, we'll see about this time!
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  • iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
    Jodee37 said:
    ok so i might be in the minority here...

    just had mine in may. that shit hurt like a bitch. but they also had a helluva time keeping the catheter inside my ute, it kept slipping out. no i don't have a loose vag. but apparently i have an unforgiving cervix! ha ha  anyhow the uncomfortable part was getting the catheter past my cervix (LOTS of cramping) and then when they actually injected the dye because my tube was blocked it blew up my tube and that hurt like a bitch. but once they were done fucking around in there no more pain at all. definitely take a motrin. maybe a valium! hahahahaha

    oh and i've had 3 d&cs and a c-section fwiw. and i haven't heard of having to do it solely because of a c-section. and techincally it's my 2nd cycle post-hsg but i only have 1 tube and this month is the month i'm supposed to have a shot at getting pg THIS month so hopefully the HSG blew something open! GL with yours. hopefully i didn't scare you too much. :-/


    OMG, I am laughing and crying all at the same time.
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    My History:
    Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
    Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
    Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
    Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
    Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
    About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
    1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • pettycrockerpettycrocker member
    This was the most painful test to me of them all. The Dr had to forcefully dilate my cervix, and the whole thing was just very painful/ uncomfortable- the good thing is, it only lasts about 3-5 minutes, so even if it's painful for you, you should be alright because it's so quick. 


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    DD1 July 31, 2011

    Trying for #2 since Oct 11
    732973 Clomid Cycles
    2 IUIs 
    3 Fresh IVFs= 1 Ectopic treated with MTX
    Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
    Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
    Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
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  • iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
    Glad to hear that what pain I will feel is short lived. I will take some motrin before I go, bring my own pad, and hopefully will be ok to return to work...

    Thanks.
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    My History:
    Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
    Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
    Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
    Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
    Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
    About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
    1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • GraceyandTroyGraceyandTroy member
    Sounds like everyone beat me to reply and said pretty much everything I was going to say.  I hope it's not painful for you, but it's better to be prepared for the worst and then it turn out not so bad!  Good luck. 
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
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  • Bananappeal145Bananappeal145 member
    edited June 2014
    Sounds like you already got your answer but mine was pretty painful but short lived. I second bringing your own pad. Good luck though, It will be fine and over quickly.

    My RE doesn't give me technical names for stuff. You guys are talking about HSG and I'm all, I had a tube flush and an x-ray. What does HSG stand for?
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  • MrsLaurenandDanMrsLaurenandDan member
    The cathter fell out for me too! It did hurt. This is my "cycle after"
    TTC #1 June 2010
    1/3/11 S/A - Count 45; Motility 32; Morph 4.3 - 2/10/11 - S/A Count 17mil; Motility 39; Morph 7.9
    1/5/11 Femara Cycle #1 = BFN  2/4/11 Femara Cycle #2 = BFP: 3/4/11 - Starting Progesterone suppositories 
    Beta#1 15DPO = 108; Beta#2 17DPO = 179; Beta#3 18DPO = 259; Beta 4# 20DPO =659!!
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    TTC#2 Pulled goalie 5/12, PPAF 3/13, BFP 6/27 Beta 15DPO=248! 
    Dx Severe Hydrocephalus and severe Dandy Walker Cyst.   Stillborn 10/19/13
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    TTC#3 - (No preventing, TTC+progesterone starting 12/13)
    4/7/14 CD3 BW - FSH 5.6; AMH 0.469 - 4/11/14 S/A Count 35, Motility 47, Morph 1.5
    4/16/14 - Cycle 6 - Natural IUI - Beta 12DPIUI = 3; Beta 13DPIUI=4.  15DPIUI=6. 17DPIU=4. Chemical Pregnancy  
    TTC #4
    5/5/14 Dx MTHFR homozygous A1298C, Benched 1 cycle HSG 5/14 both tubes open w/scarring on the left   
    5/28/14 Starting clomid 6/8/14 IUI #2 1 dominant follicle 31mm Beta 11DPIUI =4, 15DPIUI = 74, 17DPIUI = 165 
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  • Steph1673Steph1673 member
    Mine was not necessarily painful BUT it took two people 15 minutes and three different speculums to find my cervix! It was the most uncomfortable thing as the head radiologist kept assuring me that there was nothing wrong with me while her resident and her searched for the apparently buried treasure. Maybe that's why I'm not KU yet...

    Anyway this is my 'cycle after' and I had a BFN at 12Dpo... We'll see.
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  • iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
    Thanks for the input everyone.... Really looking forward to it, lol
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    My History:
    Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
    Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
    Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
    Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
    Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
    About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
    1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • melissa721melissa721 member
    iheartsippycups2 said:
    Talk to me about the HSG. I had one last time, but it's been almost 5 years. I had a c-section with my son, and that's why the Dr is pushing the issue of having one before moving forward. She said it isn't uncommon for woman who have had c-sections to have "debris" or even a blockage- anyone heard that before. Also, it was a short test right, time wise- mine is scheduled for 12:15 on Friday, and I planned to just take a long lunch, and I should take motrin or something right?!

    All I remember last time when I had it, is my Dr telling a lot of people end up pregnant the month you have it because it flushes you out, well I didn't get pregnant that month. Tell me your experience please...

    Thanks
    My doctor told me the same thing. She also said for the next three cycles it bumps your chances. It didn't work for us, but hopefully it works for you.

    My HSG was painful, but quick. I only took Motrin.


     

    bfp 1 - m/c 1.31.11 @ 10 weeks

    bfp 2 - baby born via c-section on 5.4.12 @ 37 weeks

    bfp 3 - blighted ovum/d&c on 4.13.13 @ 8 weeks

    bfp 4 - 3rd IUI, very late BFN with super low P, c/p

    bfp 5 - natural bfp while on lupron, baby born via RCS on 4.27.15 @ 39 weeks

    bfp 6 - surprise! baby born via RCS on 11.13.16 @ 38 weeks



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  • jen4nyjen4ny member
    I had mine in March. It wasn't really painful at all. I did take 800 mg of Motrin an hour before. It didn't take long at all to do. I felt very minor cramping when they injected the dye but that is it. I have also heard it increases your chances of pregnancy but it didn't work for me. 
    "From the moment I first saw you, the second that you were born, I knew that you were the love of my life" Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Me: 35, DH: 40
    TTC # 2 since 8/13, Dx: unexplained secondary infertility
    Clomid cycles 7/14 & 8/14= BFN
    IUI # 1 (clomid) 8/27/14= BFN
    IUI # 2 (clomid and follistim) 9/25/14= BFN
    IUI # 3 (femara and follistim) 10/23/14= BFN
    IUI # 4 (femara and follistim) 11/20/14= BFN
    12/12/14- saline sono shows two polyps
    2/15- two uterine polyps and "schmutz" (RE's words) removed
    8/15- surprise BFP! Beta #1 70 Beta #2 150 
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  • iheartsippycups2iheartsippycups2 member
    The office just called to confirm the appt for tomorrow, and she told me to take 500mg motrin 1 hour before appt- can I take 800mg instead you think? They are 200mg/piece, so it's either 400mg/600mg/800mg - I typically take 800mg...
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    My History:
    Lots of BFN's & failed IUI's w/clomid and/or femara
    Finally BFP with femara & t.i.- son born 6/17/2010
    Started TTC again around when DS was 3ish
    Lots of BFN's with femara & t.i & ovidrel
    Tubes clear, S.A came back low motility but high count
    About to switch to injectables w/femara, did one last cycle with just femara & an IUI with ovidrel- stupid motility was fantastic in the sample, but count was 700,000 AFTER wash! Had to sign a paper to even still do IUI- BFFP (big fat freaking positive) Go figure!
    1st Beta 13dpiui 54, 2nd beta 48 hours later 115, 3rd beta 48 hours later 310, 4th beta 72 hours later 1748.
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  • jen4nyjen4ny member
    My OB said 800 mg was fine to take before mine. I would go with the higher dose for less cramping. 
    "From the moment I first saw you, the second that you were born, I knew that you were the love of my life" Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Me: 35, DH: 40
    TTC # 2 since 8/13, Dx: unexplained secondary infertility
    Clomid cycles 7/14 & 8/14= BFN
    IUI # 1 (clomid) 8/27/14= BFN
    IUI # 2 (clomid and follistim) 9/25/14= BFN
    IUI # 3 (femara and follistim) 10/23/14= BFN
    IUI # 4 (femara and follistim) 11/20/14= BFN
    12/12/14- saline sono shows two polyps
    2/15- two uterine polyps and "schmutz" (RE's words) removed
    8/15- surprise BFP! Beta #1 70 Beta #2 150 
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  • Jodee37Jodee37 member
    yes, you can take 800mg. just don't go taking that for days on end and you'll be fine
    Me: 36, DH: 36
    DH's SA = normal
    1 tube only wonder
    AFC 3-5, AMH 0.30

    BFP #1 3/29/11.  EDD 12/4/11... Missed m/c 5/9/11. Cytotec fail. D&C 5/17/11.
    BFP #2   7/5/11.  EDD 3/14/12... Our rainbow Kellen born 3/14/12 via c/s.
    BFP #3 5/30/13.  EDD 2/8/14...  6wk u/s HB 126. 8wk u/s lost HB. D&C 7/12/13.
    BFP #4 2/18/14.  EDD 10/30/14... Ruptured ectopic with L tube removed & D&C 3/7/14.
    BFP #5 7/27/14.  EDD 4/9/15...  m/c @ 5w4d.

    IVF #1    Oct 2014 - antagonist protocol: 9R, 7M, 5F. 3dt of 3 Grade 2 embies. BFN. 
    IVF #2    Jan 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.  Converted to IUI #1. BFFN
    IVF #2.1 March 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.

    BFP #6  (SUPRISE!) 3/19/15.  EDD 11/30/15...  CP at 4w2d.
    IUI #2:    Clomid + Follistim = 3 follies. BFN.
    IVF #2.2 May 2015 - horrible response to micro lupron flare protocol: 3R, 3M, 3F. 3dt of 2 Grade 3 embies. BFFN. 

    BFP #7 (beyond surprised again!) 4/26/16. EDD 1/5/17. beautiful betas!!!! and then near-fatal hemorrhagic corpus luteum. turns out baby was ectopic after all; another lap 5/6 (@24dpo).

    the universe can fuck off.


     "You are overly paranoid and delusional that every one is out to get you." -lastsliverofhope

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    all AL welcome. TTC #2 for 43 44 months.
    follow my infertility journey here at timestandsstillblog.com

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