Sono HSG...does it hurt? Open Forum

[snowsseven]

I am scheduled for a sono hsg next Wednesday.  I had the HSG in October of last year and it was terrible.  I bled badly for 5 days. (sorry tmi)  I am worried that this is going to be just the same.  Have any of you had this and how bad is it?  Any suggestions to help with pain?

Thanks

[SDteacher]

Oh, I had both done at the same time, saline and dye. I think the dye was WAYYYYYYY worse.  

[PBedazzle]

MIne wasn't horrible. he only part that really hurt me was when they injected the dye. I had bad cramping for maybe 2 mins then it was over. I think the reason I was cramping so much was b/c one of my tubes was partially blocked and the dye pushed the blockage out. Good luck!

[lola4]

Hi,
I have heard some girls say it didn't bother them at all. Mine was awful.
I fainted, which is very rare.
Good luck! Hope your tubes are clear!

[snowsseven]

I have no idea.  The nurse said this time they will use saline instead of dye.  I am getting ready to go through IVF/ICSI, starting my BC on Sunday - getting really nervous now.  :-)  I do have an endometrial cyst in my ovary - so maybe that is why.  

Does anyone else know why I would have to go through this procedure again.  The HSG came back normal - and I agree Teach - it was terribly painful.  This one is supposed be done in the office with saline - but the same procedure (???)

[SDteacher]

Hi, sorry to say, but it is painful.  You should take 800mg. motrin an hour before you go in.  My RE was going to give me a valium too but I forgot to pick it up!!!  Can you believe that!?  It is a short (3-4 min. )  yet brutal test, but WELL WORTH it!  If you don't mind me asking, why do you have to do it again?