HSG experiences

[Positive2022]

Hi everyone, hope you're all well. I know this has probably been discussed a zillion times already but just wondered if anyone could share their experience of an HSG? I have mine booked for next week. Excited that finally things are moving forwards and hopefully a step closer to finding out exactly what is going on but a little nervous also xxx

[Tugsgirl]

Take some paracetamol about an hour before. It’s a bit uncomfortable but you’ll be fine xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks lovely, will do !! Xxx

[sammejayne]

I don’t wanto put you off but I had a terrible experience, as soon as the dye was out in I was in agony! Didn’t help

I was so tense though! Good luck xx

[Positive2022 in reply to sammejayne]

Thank you hun, I really appreciate your honesty. I was told by our Consultant it can be painful. Will make sure I dose up on pain killers. I've scheduled it on my day off so I can have an afternoon in front of the TV with a duvet if needed! Xxx

[Hidden]

It is a bit uncomfortable, more than I thought it would be, but the worst bit is over in a matter of seconds. You'll definitely be ok and it's worth it just to get another 'thing to do' ticked off your list. Good luck xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lovely, I'm hoping it will give us some answers so in a way I'm looking forward to getting it over with so we can get the ball rolling on the next step. It's a morning appointment so not much time to get nervous on the day Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Positive2022]

I know what you mean, I felt like that. Good luck with it. I hope it's a positive result xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you ❤

[WeeJacs]

Strong painkillers.....I knew it was going to be slightly 😏 uncomfortable when the nurse came to hold my hand 🙈x

[Positive2022 in reply to WeeJacs]

Thanks lovely, I'll make sure I take some! Silly question... But do you know how soon we can start TTC after HSG? I have a transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound scheduled 2 days later (purely coincidence they are booked in the same week) xxx

[WeeJacs in reply to Positive2022]

I don't remember them saying we couldn't ttc after it x

[sk85]

My experience wasn't the best but this was due to me having a tilted cervix which makes any investigation up there more difficult. I knew it would be more painful for me though as my smear tests take ages too. If you can manage a smear test you'll be ok with this too. Just take paracetamol beforehand. Good luck In your journey x

[Positive2022 in reply to sk85]

Thanks lovely for your advice. Much appreciated! I'll make sure I take a few pain killers beforehand. Good luck in your journey too xxx

[Positive2022]

Thanks you for sharing your experience and it's nice to hear you were well looked after and that the HSG wasn't too painful for you. You've put my mind at ease. Good luck with your journey xxx

[ICSIRose]

Yes i agree with the above, once the dye went in I experience bad period like pains however it is over within seconds xxx good luck xxx

[Positive2022 in reply to ICSIRose]

Thanks for sharing, I feel very well prepared now and will be making sure I have Paracetamol ready for next week. Good luck with your journey xxx

[ICSIRose in reply to Positive2022]

Thanks poppy! Let us know how you get on xxx 💝

[Bexta6060]

Mine was fine, a sharp period like cramp when the dye went in but it was over in a few seconds and we were told to ttc as normal after. Good luck. Xxx

[Positive2022 in reply to Bexta6060]

Thanks for the info lovely, feeling a lot more prepared now. Wishing you all the best with your journey xxx

[Filmgirl101]

I didn’t take anything. The clinic wanted me to go under as I have an awkward cervix and tilted uterus. I refused to go under. They made me let the anaesthesia person stay in the room ready”just in case”. It was very uncomfortable! But it was over quickly and I treated myself to a fancy lunch!

They kept calling me tough...but I had egg collection done without drugs too! Now that hurt!

[Positive2022 in reply to Filmgirl101]

Well done you!! Thanks for your response, I like the idea if a fancy lunch after, may do the same! Wishing you all the best with your journey xxx

[Chloegreenkiwi]

Hi Poppy149. Like the others I found it quite uncomfortable. I wasn’t advised to take any pain killers so it took me by surprise but I survived! It is over pretty quickly and some strong deep yoga style breaths helped! A few paracetamol before and tough woman attitude and you’ll be fine! Most men on the other hand would probably pass out 😉

[Positive2022 in reply to Chloegreenkiwi]

Thanks lovely! Great advice with the yoga breathing I will try that. Wishing you every success with your journey xxx

[Princes14]

In my experience it was uncomfortable; like a gradual period pain as the dye goes in and it can continue to ache for a short time. It then settles!

Be prepared to turn over onto your tummy also, that was a surprise for me.

[Positive2022 in reply to Princes14]

Thanks for the advice, feel vety well prepared now. Wish it was sooner just to get it over with. Good luck with your journey xxx

[SeaChange]

Poppy, looks like you have already had boat loads of advice so you are going to be super prepared but thought I might as well add my experience to the mix.

I had a HSG on 01 Nov, I didn’t know what to expect at all. The nurses were very kind and professional but also needed to rush me slightly due to an urgent X-ray which needed to take place straight after me.

The procedure itself wasn’t hugely comfortable, I held the nurses hands and did a bit of controlled breathing but that was all. Not as bad as some period pains I’ve had in the past. The thing is that they are filling you with dye / liquid quickly so you do feel bloated and crampy.

I recovered quickly but enjoyed the excuse to have a lazy afternoon.

Every woman’s experience will be different, but this was mine! My best advice would be to relax, and make time for yourself afterwards.

Best of luck for next week. Xx

[Positive2022 in reply to SeaChange]

Thanks so much, overwhelmed with the amazing advice and support from everyone. I scheduled the appointent for my day off so can have a lazy afternoon in front of the TV with my cats. Just looking forward to getting it over with now. Will ensure I take pain killers. May even ask my GP for somwthing to help me relax as i'm not great going into hospital. Wishing you every success with your journey xxx

[Sweets1]

I’d suggest some pain killers before hand, I found I felt very uncomfortable, I had some tummy pains for a few hours after. Cross between bloatedness and period pains. Hope it goes ok, good luck xx

[Positive2022 in reply to Sweets1]

Thanks lovely, i'm going to ensure i take some pain killers beforehand. Glad i don't have to go into work afterwards now (scheduled on my day off!) Wishing you every success on your journey xxx

[MrsR1988]

My experience wasn’t very good, I screamed through most of it and found it really uncomfortable. It’s over pretty quick they just need to get the dye in and get the results. Take some tablets before hand. A friend had hers and she said it was uncomfortable but it was ok xx

[Positive2022 in reply to MrsR1988]

Thanks lovely, i'm thinking about asking my GP to prescribe me something to help me relax as i do get quite nervous going into hospital. Wishing you every success on yoir journey xxx