Should i be nervous about EC?

[ninieburelli]

Hey all, i'm starting my first NHS round of IVF in November. Can't quite believe it's here after waiting so long! Should i be nervous about EC? I had a horrendous experience with the HCG test, so painful. Will it be as bad as that??

[ninieburelli]

I meant HSG not HCG*

[Katrina13]

I found HSG far worse than EC

[ninieburelli in reply to Katrina13]

Ah that's good to hear thanks. I was totally unprepared for how bad the HSG was going to be so want to know in advance this time so i can take the correct dosage of painkillers. xx

[Katrina13 in reply to ninieburelli]

I totally understand I was the same. I found it physically and mentally very traumatic. Like others say, you’ll have sedation for EC - try not to worry x x

[Vicster80]

With the sedation you will be given you are unlikely to be aware of the procedure at all. Different clinics do different types of sedation but for me I was completely out of it and had a very comfortable experience. I would have no hesitation in doing another. Though I’ve had 3 so hope not to have to !!

No need to be nervous at all x

[ninieburelli in reply to Vicster80]

Thank you for the reassurance! Good luck xx

[Isla2019]

I have had 2 ECs, was totally unaware of anything due to heavy sedation, and have had bloating and slight discomfort like period cramps the days after.

I have however had 1 HSG....now that was the most awfully painful thing i have ever experienced! The whole IVF process both times has been total a breeze compared to that!

Hope all goes well for you! Xx

[ninieburelli in reply to Isla2019]

I hear you! I was in shock they didn’t tell me how bad it was going to be. Thanks for putting my mind at rest xx

[Hidden]

Hi hun. I think that was the best moment in my whole ivf process (as i was sleeping haha). No stress no anxiety nothing because i knew i couldnt do anything anymore it wasnt in my hands. Obviously the moment u open your eyes you will be anxiously asking for numbers etc. So please make sure your comfortable and warm and treat your self afterwards to a nice lazy day off xx

[Alexm06]

I have to agree was probably the best out of all of it as I was asleep to! I did cry when I went in as it was a bit overwhelming but then I was out like a light. Bit crampy and bloated after but yeah just have a chill day after. My HSG was horrible and painful. The dye ended up going into my veins so they couldn’t finish it. I ended up not having to do another one thank god! Good luck!

[shia123]

You should not be nervous as to me it was not painful at al and I was completely knocked off and when my eyes open all the procedure finished and my partner was holding my hand and they told me the numbering of total mature eggs and after that for next three 2 days my belly was bit sore if I was laughing hard or walking 😇

[ninieburelli]

Thank you ladies! My mind has been positively put at ease. 🥰xx