Hi everyone!
I'm kind of new here, just starting to get investigated after a little over a year of TTC.
I'll be scheduling my HSG in the next week or so and I was just wondering how long the procedure took and thoughts on how painful it really is. The prep sheet says some people may need to take1/2 a day or a whole day off work afterwards and I was wondering if I should expect to have to take off work that day, or if it should be okay to return to work right afterwards.
Thanks in advance!
Re: HSG question
Me (26) Him (27)
21 cycles TTC
I had my HSG done about a month and 1/2 ago.. It was not too bad. I have a tipped uterus so it made the procedure a bit uncomfortable, but I can't really complain of any 'real' pain. The entire procedure was about 15 to 20 minutes for me as well. I had taken some pain meds about an hour to ha half hour before the actual procedure. I think you'll be fine.. just try and relax during and take slow deep breaths! Best of luck to you!!
I had my HSG done in January and I had a reasonably unpainful experience. My RE told me that if you tend to have painful cramps during your period that you will likely have more pain during your HSG. My cramps are usually pretty mild, so for me it was more discomfort that I felt than actual pain. I didn't even take a pain killer. I went straight from the HSG to work. I am a high school teacher, though, so I don't do much physical work. The cramps lasted for maybe a couple of hours and I had some very mild spotting for about two days. Good luck!
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
Treatment: clomid.
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc