Side effects from HSG?

[wenders]

Hi all. I'm going for an HSG this afternoon, and was wondering if other people have had it done, and what they experienced afterwards. They told me to take advil beforehand due to possible cramping during the procedure, but no one said anything about what it could feel like afterwards. Any insight would be appreciated--thanks! Wendy.

[Sunnyday775]

While an HSG test is not a major procedure, going back to work afterwards may not be appealing. Some women find that cramping and spotting continues throughout the day. Feelings of dizziness or nausea are also possible. If you can, take a little time to recover and pamper yourself after the test. After your HSG test, you should recover very quickly and be back to your normal activities by the next day. If any of the side effects become severe, you should contact your doctor right away. Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever are not normal side-effects and should be investigated immediately. While undergoing an HSG test may not be a very pleasant experience, it can often provide the answers you are looking for.

[Tashasinga]

I did a HSG test monday 22 of may 017. When i first got there i was nervous the radiologist told me to relaxed it will be just a little painful. When she just started i didnt feel anything but as soon as she inserted the dye i feel a little cramp like normal period cramps. A pain i could bare. They took around an hour to finish but i didnt feel much pain. After they were finished i wasnt seeing any bleeding or anything. Just a headache but when i went home later in the evening i couldnt sleep well i had belly pain just for d night now am ok. I hope i be one of those lucky ladies to get prego after

[Lori123123]

I think the pain depends on if your tubes are blocked, which you won't know until they are doing the test. I had one blocked and one with "kinks". It was pretty painful pressure wise but I also feel like the doctor should have explained why the pressure kept getting worse. He didn't say much except to try to relax. I believe they were applying more pressure to see if the tubes would clear which is fine but I wish they said that so I knew there was a purpose for the continued pressure (if that was the reason). The procedure was about 20mins and the pressure was about 5mins. You will bleed after and I had clots for a few days. It's good to know what is going on though so you can explore options. I also had to small polyps. I have to go back to see what the options are.  

[mamtaism]

same thing happend o me... the technician was unable to do the test successfully even after her 4th attempt. the whole process was horrible for me with nil outcome... dye couldn't be inserted inside the cervix and i was advised to perform the test again in coming month. I have missed my period this month and 12 days has passed now. I did the pregnancy test using test kit and i found it negative. i am in dilemma that should i consult doctor or should i wait one more week for the next pregnancy test and afterwards i should consult the doctor? had anybody else gone through similar experience after HSG test procedure? please share....

[Jade23eg]

I've never posted before I had the hsg test done today the procedure was uncomfortable but not painful however 2 hours later I started getting bad period pain cramps and I'm aching now and feel like I've pulled muscles inside! Is this normal? My tubes are clear the doc said however I do have a heart shaped uterus has any one fell pregnant with this uterus abnormality?

[Ladybugmama36]

Yes I have a heart shaped uterus and ha e had 3 pregnancies

[jantif3]

  I had my hsg test done Aug. 23. The procedure itself wasn't bad.  The most painful part for me was inserting the speculum because I have vulvadynia. The radiologist had a hard time getting the balloon to stay in, so he had to use another kind of catheter, which meant reinserting the speculum.  Once he finally was able to start injecting the dye, I felt a little burning sensation, especially around my cervix and a little cramping in my uterus, but it only lasted about a minute and it was over.  I had taken 3 motrin prior to the test.  I had no bleeding, just a couple small clots in the toilet after wards.  I started to cramp a little on the ride home, and a little the next few days, but nothing bad.  
The problems started for me about 3 days after.  I started cramping pretty bad and I had a feeling of fullness in my uterus and my tubes were sore.  I also had a dull pain in my lower left abdomen.  I called the doctor and he told me to take 800mg of mortin three times a day and stay on it.  I did, and about 3 days later I still had no improvement so I called him back.  I went in for a visit and he did an ultra sound and told me I was fine and it would just take time to feel better because some women react like this after the test.  So, I went home and continued taking the pain relievers for the next two weeks.  In the mean time the pain in my left side continued to get worse and worse. I called them back and he called in a script for an antibiotic just in case I had gotten an infection. five days later, and still no improvement.  So, yesterday I went back to my OBGYN and he did another ultrasound and said there is nothing wrong with me gynecologically.  He wants me to follow up with my family doctor to see what is causing the pain.  It's going to take a little more than that to convince me this pain is not from that test.  I was fine before I had it done.  If I had it to do over again I would not have had the test.  The results of the hsg showed everything was fine.  

[cucoochinnu]

hii friends..i had also taken hsg test on last friday.b4 went to hosptl,i searched it through the internet for knowing what the test is.so i got an idea abt that.i was nervous just b4 entering the room.i had the turn 3rd.2 ladies b4 me had easiness in the test.so i thought i had too.i took an injection b4 the procedure.the lady doctor was trying to insert cathether more times.but i was uncomfortable bcoz my legs had no support.nurses were made my legs very wide.i think its easy for ultrasonic scan compared to this.they tried alot for inserting.but my thighs were still strong bcoz of pain.they told try to loose ur legs.i too very long breathing one by one.atlast they inserted and pushed the dye.thn the radiologist came and watched screen.ihad no blocks.after tht i felt irritating in vagina.a feeling of blood flowing from there.bt it was dye.so i put a pad for safety.after 2 hours i felt normal.bt i have brownish spotting along with mucus from vagina.not always.when i went to toilet and aftr urinating its thr.i thnk its bcoz of dye.anyone having this type of spotting aftr that?pls reply me.

[kasiaken]

Ladies i just had my hsg done monday n i was so scared when i saw a needle but i calmed down after a nurse told me i wasnt gonna get poked by it overall i had no pain or i didnt feel anythin throughout the whole procedure except it feltfelt warm inside when the baloon started growing before the dye other than that no pain at all i guess it depends on a body today is 5th day after hsg n im passing gas for past 3days and i have a headache idk if im prego or its a side affect from the test

[crawford7377]

I totally agree with you, I had it done about two weeks ago and saw stars due to the pain and I took 4 advil.  My left tube was blocked and the Doctor kept shooting the dye and the balloon burst so the water / dye just went everywhere but my right tube was fine and open.  It was very painful, but it didn't last a few minutes and when it was over, after about 10 minutes, I was fine.  A little shaken and weak but not really any pain afterwards. Take a pad, because you will need one or they may provide you with one, as they did me. Hope everything turns out good for you!!

[OneBaby13]

how about seven days to HSG test feeling cramping and back pain.

[Kelleygirl52]

I had a hsg yesterday and about three hours later my abdomen became very distended and painful. Still very painful today. Any thoughts?

[Fresnocagurl]

Felt nothin at all and I didnt take anything before going either.had it to check up on my essure implants..but now only a few hours later im having bad cramps but ibuprofen is helping..its not bad at all I was freaked out but no biggy..

[jmsanchez]

I had a HSG done about 3 weeks ago. It was extremly painful when the Dr. inflated the balloon. He had to inflate and deflate it because it was too painful. At one point I told him " it doesn't feel right but as long as your sure your not hurting something inside, I will deal with the pain to get this done." So he did it and I went home sore. 2 weeks later I have been diaganosed with 2 infections. I have no idea if its related but I still have the soreness in my pelvic area. The same soreness as when I left the hospital after the procedure but worse. I am bleeding but I should not be on my period. Im regular every month and shouldn't be on my period. I just know something more is going on and I am so frustrated. :(

[MissTaken1]

I had this procedure done two days ago and calijeepgirl's story could have been my story! The only difference is that I have no debris coming out other than clots the same as with my period. And also, I WAS NOT MEDICATED!!!
I have no idea why I didn't take something, guess I was nervous and forgot...?  No one told me to either, not even the doctor's office. This procedure for me, was a torture like no other. Not only did I cry, I openly sobbed and at one point even screamed loudly, ok, twice; but I couldn't help it!  The attending technician gave me a towel to grip and bite on. The OB/GYN asked me 4 times during the procedure if I wanted him to stop, that it was only going to get worse. But I couldn't stop, I needed the answers this test was going to give me. He also told the technician to make sure he got the x-ray in one shot because I wouldn't be able to tolerate a second attempt.

I as well, was in too much pain to watch the screen to see the dye flow, but the attending technician showed me later on, once I calmed down and was coherent again. My tubes are not blocked, so at least I got good news at the end of the torture. I was not able to drive myself home, luckily my sister-in-law came with me, nor would I have been able to go to work that day. I was in extreme pain for hours afterward, even with medication. The worst menstral cramps ever and I've had endometriosis. It's two days later and I'm still in discomfort, plus I'm very bloated and gassy. I tend to tense up when I'm in pain so now my entire body is sore and aching as well.

I would definitely recommend you ask for a muscle relaxer as well as a pain killer for before the test. I know I should have. The intense pain didn't last long during the procedure, but the cramping and discomfort, for me, is still happening. Plus I am also bleeding as if I'm on my period. I'm hoping that stops soon so we can get on with the process of baby making!

[NeneGoldengirl]

Good morning ladies my 1st time posting I had an HSG test done 3 days ago and it's was VERY painful... A lil discomfort and then the pain increased... I didn't know I was going to bleed at all and I have been bleeding ever since waiting to call my dr on Monday because it seems as if it may have brought my period down... The day after the test i was still feeling discomfort in my lower abdomen... Does anyone know how long I'm expected to bleed because they say u get pregnant fast after but i haven't been able to perform the act of getting pregnant because of the bleeding.. thank u

[calijeepgirl]

I had an HSG done 4 days ago. As an informed patient, I of course researched it on the internet before going in. It seemed that people were split on how painful it was, so I figured the women who complained just had a low tolerance for pain, or didn't take painkillers beforehand. So I really wasn't worried. I certainly wasn't looking forward to it, but I wasn't worried. I took a vicodin about an hour before the procedure, then went in expecting everything to be fine. Well, I was shocked at how painful it was. It starts like a pap, with the speculum going in, which was the easy part. Then they clean the cervix, which caused me to clench up a bit. But in my head, I was thinking if this was the worst part, this would still be a breeze. Then they put the catheter in, at which point things started to get uncomfortable. Once they pushsed the dye through, it hurt so bad that I had to just squeeze my eyes shut and concentrate on my breathing or I was going to pass out. I could feel tears coming out the sides of my eyes and streaming down my face into my ears. I couldn't even watch the screen to see the dye flow through my tubes because all I could do was close my eyes and concentrate on my breathing. The good news is it was fast, and I found out right away that my tubes were open. But by the time the doc told me that, I was kind of in shock. Like medical shock. I has shaking and light-headed when I sat up. I've never felt anything like that. And that was with a narcotic pain killer! I couldn't believe it! Once I could sit up without feeling dizzy, I just chatted with the nice tech for a few minutes then went on my way and drove home. I probably could have gone to work after, but I was very glad I took the entire day off.  

So, after the procedure, I bled (red) for a few hours. Not a bunch, but it would come out when I went the bathroom. A light pad would have been enough protection. Then for the next about 48 hours, I had a strange discharge of tissue-looking debris. It was gray and clumpy, like wet newspaper the first day, then brown and clumpy the next day. I couldn't even get a finger up there to investigate because it was so dry and blocked with debris. No one told me that could happen, but after searching the internet, it seems it does indeed happen to some people, and its nothing to worry about. I'm still curious what it was, but no one has an answer. I've also been terribly bloated and constipated since the procedure. Now 4 days later, my cervical fluid seems almost normal again, and all the debris has passed. I can check my cervical fluid and cervix position again. I'm still constipated and bloated, is suspect from absorbing the excess dye in my abdomen. I'm not due to ovulate for another week (cd 22 or so), so I'm hoping that isn't negatively affected, though it wouldn't surprise me, since my ovulation can be a bit erratic.

Ladies, everyone's experience is different, so don't go in expecting the worst. But definitely medicate first, just in case. I would also suggest planning a manicure or ice cream sundae for afterwards because no matter how bad it is, you're now one step closer to your end goal, and that is something to celebrate.

[Loldogsfan]

I had an HSG done on Nov. 12. The procedure was short; and while uncomfortable, which I expected, it wasn't really painful. Just a little with the speculum part and when the dye went in. But about 1 1/2 hours after I got home, abdominal pain hit me (not cramps). I couldn't even stand up straight. That eased to some extent after about 5 hours and there was some pain the next day but all gone by next evening. No idea why there was no pain during but that strong pain after (maybe painkillers wore off). But my period seems heavier and there's a bit more cramping than usual (usually cramps are one-day and light or zero for me). Has anyone had heavier periods following an HSG? (PS Mine was done CD 16 as couldn't be done on my original appointment due to the doctor being away, and they offered me to go ahead after ovulation once we strictly used protection during sex. I spotted lightly for the following week and got period after CD25, normal timing)

[girliesmom]

I had an HSG yesterday. After reading other's experiences I took a pain killer before I went. What I wasn't prepared for was the nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, and itchy skin that followed about 30 minutes after my test. These symptoms lasted nearly 24 hours. No cramping after and only minimal discomfort during the procedure itself.

[tiffy0513]

I just had one yesterday. The radiologist told me that every woman's experience is going to be different. I was very nervous going into it but I didn't feel a thing. It's the day after and I'm still fine. There's just a little spotting, which they say should go away in a few days.

[smurf26]

Hi ladies,

I have got back from having my hsg a few hours ago. It was not a great experience for me as they had trouble geting the catheter in but once that was in and the dye was put in i could relax whilst they look the xray. For me it just felt really uncomfortable and a little painful and i felt pressure when the dye was put in. I am now experienceing 'period like' pains. I'd advice anyone to take painkillers before hand and if you are one to get nervous (like me) maybe take something like calms or rescue remody.

Everyones experience is different so If you are reading this as its your first time then i'd say just try and prepare yourself to relax as much as poss, close your eyes and think of something nice and breathe slowely as that really does help and remember it is over very quickly :-)  

[vanda19]

I HAD A hsg done a about a week ago and they said i would probs loose abit of blood or spotting afterwards i never lost anythink is this good or bad? thanks

[vanda19]

i had my hsg done about a week ago they did they id probs loose blood after wards or spotting and i havent lost any is that a good thing or bad ? x

[vanda19]

i had my hsg done about a week ago they did they id probs loose blood after wards or spotting and i havent lost any is that a good thing or bad ? x

[wantababybump]

Hey ladies. I had HSG done on the 11th. It was not a fun procedure but got through it. I have a tilted cervix so I felt the tube that was inserted hitting my wall. Def a pinch and cramping. Be prepared, but Im sure everyone is different.  I have had severe cramping, gas, and bloating. I am finally going back to the DR tomorrow because something isn't right. I would love the doc to say Im pregnant because it hasn't been fun and then would be worth the pain. I can't imagine where all this gas and severe bloating is coming from. My doc nvr gave me antibiotics either? Anyone still experiencing same symptoms? My stomach sounds like I have a monster in it....help. trying to get prego xoxo