HSG - Anyone had one, if so - Did it hurt ?. update ! ! !

[Loobie9]

I have to book one for myself on my next cycle (feb) - feeling very scared as i've heard so many people say that it hurt like hell.

It's ok, I want you to be honest....... Honest

update -

well i had it done, and for those of you who will be having one in the future, please do not worry the way i have. it was absolutley fine. really nothing to worry about. and the nurse confirmed that all ok with me, and that i'm probably not getting pregnant due to stress.......

 

[glitzyglamgirl]

Depends how they do it, mine was via laparoscopy with a general anaesthetic and didnt hurt atall....just a bit sore round the 2 incisions (on on the belly button and one on the bikini line - they are tiny tho) for a few days, and the first day I had mild period type cramps.

I think thats the most common method and honestly theres nothing to worry about

 

[shellbham]

I had one a year ago and i didn't feel a thing. I didn't have it done the incision way. They inserted a catheter and then ran dye through to do an xray. It was slightly uncomfortable at first but no pain. I had read horror stories on the internet before mine and i was terrified and so tense on the day. Try not to worry about it, its better to be as relaxed as possible.

Good luck,
Michelle x

 

[vickyp]

Hi - I have had two and am having a third in a couple of weeks.
The first was quite painful, the second - not at all - I would recommend taking a couple of Nurofen about half an hour before your appt though as this really helped the second time! Vicky

 

[notty]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a HSG?

 

[shellbham]

Notty - A HSG is to check that your tubes are not blocked.

Michelle x