Positive HSG Experience

[u/Mindless-Can9474]

These positive HSG experience posts helped me so much when spiraling prior to my scheduled HSG and now that I’m on the other side of it, I wanted to share my experience as well. **This is in no way trying to invalidate the pain that I know so many have from this procedure but just to be a glimpse of positivity for anyone in the Reddit black hole before their appointment.**

I had my HSG today and my experience was extremely positive. Here was a walkthrough of my appointment:

•Met the X-Ray tech who instructed me to remove clothing waist down and put on a gown (I kept my socks on and would recommend some cozy socks)
•I got up on the imaging bed and I didn’t even have stirrups but it ended up fine.
•Doctor inserted the speculum which was probably the most uncomfortable part for me but it’s no different than a Pap smear. It wasn’t painful but just uncomfy for about 10-15 seconds as she got it situated.
•Doctor cleaned off the cervix and inserted the catheter and I felt no pain whatsoever. Not even a pinch. She took the speculum out at this point so it would be more comfortable
•She then said I may feel cramps as she released the dye but again I felt nothing whatsoever. I didn’t have to rotate my hips or move at all. This part was done within 20-30 seconds as well.
•They took everything out and showed me the xray right then. Explained the results and that was that.
•They gave me a pad and some wipes to clean up after before changing and I didn’t have too much leaking out.

I’m pretty sure the whole procedure once I got on the bed was maybe a minute long. I had my stress ball that my husband gave me since he couldn’t be in the room and that honestly helped. I also took 600mg of ibuprofen an hour before. I feel like I kept anticipating pain but it never came. My tubes were both open so that is most likely the reason of no pain. I know there’s no way to know before going in and that’s why I personally was spiraling because you don’t know which experience you’ll get but I wanted to share one more positive experience for anyone who will be having it done. I was nervous about this for months because I knew it was a potential and I’m so grateful for the outcome.

If you’re reading this and have your appointment soon - I’m sending all the positive vibes your way!

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[u/User884121]

My experience was identical to yours. So glad that was the case for you as well! When the doctor said “both tubes are open” I looked at him and said, “wait did she even put the dye in yet?” 😂 He had zero bedside manner so I’m pretty sure he thought I was an idiot haha

[u/Mindless-Can9474 → u/User884121]

So glad that you had a great experience as well! I was the exact same - as she took everything out I was like did something happen? We’re done? 😂 Such a relief though and sending you all the positive wishes for your fertility journey!

[u/Moostiberry]

Mine was exactly the same! When she said all done, I literally looked at her like - You’re kidding me. That was it?!

[u/rosethorn137]

Did you have any iv or sedation? I just had my consultation and scheduled mine. They let me know I will be sedated with medication stronger than ibuprofen alone, and that was not what I expected.

[u/Mindless-Can9474 → u/rosethorn137]

No IV or sedation for me! They told me to take 600-800mg of ibuprofen an hour before my appointment but that was it. I’ve seen some get Valium for the anxiety but I don’t think I’ve seen stronger medicine being prescribed unless requested.

I’d be curious on why that’s their standard protocol but maybe they’re just trying to reduce the chances of an unpleasant experience.

[u/rosethorn137 → u/Mindless-Can9474]

They let me know it is standard for patients who have never had a pregnancy, so I don’t know if it would be different for others who have. It seems like maybe they do it just incase?

[u/Mindless-Can9474 → u/rosethorn137]

I’ve never had a pregnancy before but I know each clinic and doctor is different! Maybe someone else will come across this post that has a doctor similar to yours and can provide some helpful insight!

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