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Irishgrl1017
It happened :)
Member since 9/08 1872 total posts
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Colleen
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HSG?
Having one done on Friday...what should I expect?!?! thanks!
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Posted 11/24/10 5:15 PM  |
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Lucky2008
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Member since 5/08 1005 total posts
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Chris
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Re: HSG?
It is different for everyone, but I can tell you about my experience. First they will insert the a balloon type of thing to hold the uterus in place - I did not feel any discomfort with this. Then they inject a dye or contrast to see that it flows through the fallopian tubes, this will show if there is any blockage. That for me personally was very uncomfortable, it felt like intense menstrual cramps - but I got through it and once they were done I felt fine. I was even able to go to the gym later that day.
I hope this helps. oh and take tylenol an hour before. Good Luck!
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
Member since 11/10 1451 total posts
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Re: HSG?
Posted by Lucky2008
It is different for everyone, but I can tell you about my experience. First they will insert the a balloon type of thing to hold the uterus in place - I did not feel any discomfort with this. Then they inject a dye or contrast to see that it flows through the fallopian tubes, this will show if there is any blockage. That for me personally was very uncomfortable, it felt like intense menstrual cramps - but I got through it and once they were done I felt fine. I was even able to go to the gym later that day.
I hope this helps. oh and take tylenol an hour before. Good Luck!
You may need to change your position, and lie on your side as well, for some of the x-rays. Some people respond differently to the level of pain.  For me, the pain was a bit intense for all of 5 seconds but it felt like an eternity; I was fine right after. They will give you a pad, because there might be some light spotting. Mine lasted for 2 days, but I was told that it might be the dye.
I was lucky because it was my actual RE who did it and he showed me everything as it was going on. Because he was there, he was able to give me the results right away  It provided me with more reassurance  Definitely take some Tylenol or Motrin before the procedure.
Best of luck!!! 
Message edited 11/24/2010 9:12:26 PM.
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JenMarie
One day at a time
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Jennifer
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Re: HSG?
Like a PP said, it's different for everyone. They insert the balloon and then the dye. The place I went to had a screen so I could watch it and they explained it as it was happening. The pain during the actual HSG was intense - like VERY bad AF cramps. But it is over quickly and I was fine the rest of the day. I did have spotting for a few days, but it was fine. Good luck!
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| Posted 11/24/10 10:09 PM |
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Irishgrl1017
It happened :)
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Colleen
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Re: HSG?
o my gosh...Im so nervous
Thanks for the info...at least I know what to expect...thanks ladies
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| Posted 11/25/10 11:38 AM |
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
Member since 11/10 1451 total posts
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Re: HSG?
Posted by Irishgrl1017
o my gosh...Im so nervous
Thanks for the info...at least I know what to expect...thanks ladies
Don't be nervous...try to think about the positive aspects of it
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| Posted 11/25/10 12:31 PM |
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maybemommy10
Big Brothers to Be !
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Re: HSG?
It hurts less than labor
I had discomfort for 20 seconds than it was over. Take 3 advil. You will be fine.
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| Posted 11/25/10 10:30 PM |
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NeedtoHide
LIF Adolescent
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Re: HSG?
i personally had zero issues
i asked the dr , "when am I supposed to feel the cramps?"
i have been told that it can be painful if there are any blockages because the dye is being forced in
i went during my lunch hour and took 2 motrin an hour before
bring a thin underwear liner, youll have some dye and light spotting for an hour or so (the pad they give you at the facility is a boomerang, lol)
good luck, it will be fine!
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| Posted 11/26/10 7:21 AM |
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Irishgrl1017
It happened :)
Member since 9/08 1872 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: HSG?
Thanks everyone....leaving in about an hr! YIKES
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| Posted 11/26/10 8:58 AM |
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RGEC47
Feeling blessed!
Member since 11/09 3039 total posts
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Rosa
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Re: HSG?
I hope everything went well. Like the ladies said everyon'es experience is different, so I hope you had a relatively good one.
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| Posted 11/26/10 12:22 PM |
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Irishgrl1017
It happened :)
Member since 9/08 1872 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: HSG?
Thanks...well I am home and it was not bad at all. Little discomfort with the whole balloon thing, and then it was fine. Little spotting after...but all in all not so terrible....thanks ladies!
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| Posted 11/26/10 1:35 PM |
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PennyCat
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Member since 7/08 19084 total posts
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Jib
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Re: HSG?
Posted by Irishgrl1017
Thanks...well I am home and it was not bad at all. Little discomfort with the whole balloon thing, and then it was fine. Little spotting after...but all in all not so terrible....thanks ladies!
Glad you are home and it's done!
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| Posted 11/26/10 3:16 PM |
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SummerMom
Now a mom of 2!
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Re: HSG?
I'm glad it's done and it went well.
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| Posted 11/26/10 5:11 PM |
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Irishgrl1017
It happened :)
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Colleen
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Re: HSG?
Thanks everyone!!!
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