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I had an HSG test yest and the dye did not go down my tubes at all but the gyne said this could have been due to spasms. Is this common?

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Next step is a laparoscopy to check but feeling anxious now :(

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Hi jem31

I would love to say don't worry, but I know that's easier said than done.

I have not experienced this personally, but I have heard from other people that it does seem to be quite common.

Hopefully you don't have too long to wait for your laparoscopy. Good luck xxx

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Hi. It is not uncommon for tubes to go into spasm due to the pressure of the dye being forced through. However, sometimes a blockage at the entrance of the tubes can sometimes be due to some debris blocking them off. Sometimes this can be removed by a procedure called a selective salpinography, but obviously I cannot say if this is what the problem is. Let’s hope you don’t have to wait too long for the laparoscopy, when all should be revealed. Kind regards. Diane

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