I literally got this procedure done on Friday. Slight discomfort (similar to a cramp), but nothing intolerable! Wishing all of you ladies luck on your fertility journey!
Doc you just made me lose the anxiety I'm feeling ever since I found out that I need to do the test. I have a very low pain tolerance and your video brings me courage. I hope through this I will get pregnant and I could overcome my fear. Thank you!
Same, I rarely cry but I did during all of the video. It’s been 24 months for us and this has to be the next step there’s no way around it. Healthcare in my country is okayish but I’m going to a private clinic which makes all the difference
I had my HSG test few days ago ..it was not painful .A little uncomfortable and irritating like Pap smear and covid test..I had spotting and cramps after the test for a day .. thank god my tubes are not blocked.don’t worry guys 🥰 just take a strong painkiller before this test 👍
I am happy for you that it was not painful...I took strong painkillers and it was extremely painful!!..and I have a high pain threshold. Many women have complained about how painful it is!
I have fibroid and I remember how l felt when the doctor toid me it would be hard for me to conceive I now have 4 children very successful pregnancies God blessed me with use of herbs!
This video is really on top of the search about HSG . IF anyone type HSG then they saw this video.Its very helpful for those who are going to give their HSG test.
Please don’t let the comments deceive you. The pain is insane especially if your tubes are blocked. Be prepared. Take painkillers from 2 hrs before the procedure. Brace yourself. Tell yourself that having a baby in your arms is worth any pain
I just had my HSG procedure done today 6/2/22. Every one has a different pain tolerance. To be honest it was sooooooo painful I even cried. The nurse said I actually did good compared to other patients that she has had. The test is not short it is at least 20/25 mins not including to get called in and change clothes. It’s no sterrups they mad me form my legs in a V shape that was already uncomfortable then once the spectrum is in they put your legs down so that made it worst then once everything is is in they ask you to turn in which the tech will help you. It was a nonstop cramps ti the 10th power. I had to take a minute to get up but once everything was out of your vaginal was instant relief. I wish I would’ve prepared more but honestly I don’t think I even could of prepared for that pain though. Anyhow good news my tubes are completely open and no abnormalities so that was the best part. She did say that you can get pregnant easier now that it has flushed your tube so I’m excited!
I did my test today.It was quite painful. I cried too but I think I was scared...my pulse shoot up. I am absolutely fine now.But will not be able to do again...this caught me in fear.
I have to do and HGS tomorrow, and this is the first video I click on, and I’m so happy about it. Thinking about it I was sacred until now. Thanks so much
I had 1 today and it was not bad at all... I have pretty bad cramps monthly anyway so, it just felt like my normal abdominal cycle cramps. Nothing more. I purposely stayed away from the internet and watching videos because I didn't want to get myself all worked up and scared. I'm so glad I did. 😊 Everyone is different and every experience is different so, I wish all of you good luck. This was a very calm and informative video by the way. Thanks! 👌🏾
Had one done today.....felt like I was in a torture chamber. I'm glad that my experience isn't the standard because I was sad that we have to go through this.
I had mine done yesterday and it went GREAT!!!! I felt little to no pain and came out with good news it’s not that bad the woman i had was the sweetest lady ever and gentle I hardly felt nothing, it went to quick i was in and out i took a800 ibuprofen but didn’t need it it really didn’t hurt cool process to watch 😊
Had mine today! After days of anxiety about the test,it wasn't that bad. I recommend getting it done by your fertility specialist or your OB-GYN, and not at the hospital by radiologist. My doctor told me that it hurts sometimes depending on who you have do it,that a fertility specialist knows the ins and outs of the female body so they are more gentle. I only took 600 mg of mortin. Test itself is 5 minutes
I got it done 2 weeks ago. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DR GIVES YOU ANTIBIOTICS!! I just left the hospital after 3 days. I got an infection on my tube. Unfortunately mine is blocked. So only way I can conceive is by ivf.
@@laurenvillegas6103 unfortunately I can’t. I have a lot of scaring in them so unblocking them won’t help. They will block again after 6m or so. The tube has to be unblocked and clear for the egg to pass thru. My left tube had scaring so that’s what causes the egg to get stuck and I had an ectopic pregnancy.
I had my HSG test 5 days ago. It was the worst pain I have ever experienced, like they we’re stabbing a hot knife on my uterus. I almost fainted on the table, I was crying and screaming. Both of my tubes are completely block. Thankfully the pain stopped a few hours later but had light cramps for days and small bleeding. I understand that every woman is different so I’m just sharing my personal experience. It was traumatizing.
When I had mine done it was so painful that I almost vomited and passed out when he injected the contrast on each side. I got pregnant a few months later and child birth was less painful to me.
Just found out today that I have to get this test done. Honestly so scared 😅 but thank you for this video! I hate going into any procedure with little-to-no knowledge so this helped me a lot!
I had mine recently. No pain whatsoever. Didn't even know the procedure was over. They had given me strong pain medication for the procedure. Additionally, they gave lidocaine injection during the procedure. I think it's the lidocaine that did the trick! Talk to your clinic about it prior to the procedure 😊
Just had this procedure done and it was very quick. I had a great doctor and technician who explained things fully and said we could take a break if it was too much, then explained each step of the way. The speculum being placed, the cleaning and the catheter insertion were basically fine, just a little uncomfortable - similar to a Pap smear. The technician warned me that the dye could cause cramping, and it did, more of a sharp cramp than a regular menstrual cramp, but because I knew it would only last 30 seconds or so it wasn’t bad. As soon as they got the images the doctor removed the catheter and ballon and the pain stopped. I took 600mg of ibuprofen and 400mg of Tylenol before. I’m glad I was prepared for it being somewhat painful because my obgyn didn’t say anything about that. Overall not an awful experience!
Im scheduled to do it tomorrow. Kinda nervous but i know what to expect now, thanks for this video. Fingers crossed pain is tolerable and tubes are unblocked 🙏🤞
Thank you SO much for this video. I am getting one at the end of this week to check on my partial septate uterus. I am a nervous wreck and I cannot thank you enough for this information!
This test scared me so bad because of all the videos I watch. It was not painful at all and it was a very quick test. Take a pain pill and hour before and you’ll be fine, also my doctor give me an antibiotic. I did mines in June the cost was $550 but with my insurance I paid $120
Great video. I had my test yesterday, the fluid that was injected was painful, felt a burn then a very sharp period pain. Everything else before and after was fine.
I had my HSG today and it's the worst kind of pain 've experienced in my life. They gave me 1 injection before the procedure to lessen the pain but it was numbing pain. 5hrs later am still feeling traumatized. I cried like a little baby but I had very understanding nurses who helped me to calm down. I could never have been prepared for that kind of pain🤦♀️NEVER AGAIN!!!
I had my HSG done today. I took 600mg ibuprofen, 1gr paracetamol and buscopan 10mg one hour before the procedure. It was painful like my worse than my worst period cramps but for a short period of time. I was shocked but tried to be calm. After the procedure i didn't feel any pain and i had light spotting. My tubes are Not blocked and the results were excellent. I have painful periods that i take pain killers without interrupting my life. The nurse and the doctor beforehand told me that the pain might be zero to mild... Of course that was not true for me. Good luck girls!
This procedure was the most painful thing I have experienced in my life. I have broken several bones, split my head open, jammed fingers, etc. I have always considered myself to have a fairly high pain tolerance. Nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of pain this procedure caused. When the contrast was pushed through, it felt as if my organs were being twisted/stabbed/electrocuted. I almost passed out on the table while yelling out in pain. It is downright cruel that they do this procedure without any type of sedation. I was angry and so emotional that I was put through this with only a warning of “mild cramping.” Also, my fallopian tubes were not blocked. There is a long list of women online who share similar experiences about how painful this is. Do not let your provider gaslight you into thinking this is a painless procedure. A close friend of mine said her HSG was more painful that her unmedicated childbirth. I would not recommend doing this procedure without demanding some kind of pain medication or anesthesia. Motrin or ibuprofen won’t cut it if you have an experience anything like I did. With that said, I am glad that the majority of women find this only mildly uncomfortable.
I accept that is not painfull in general ...but the problem is that nobody knows in advance if it will hurt like hell or if it will cause light discomfort...so it good to inform the patient that is some.cases hurts like hell... The patient sould chose if will proceed under light anesthesia or not!!! NOT THE DOCTOR ....EXTREME PAIN IS NOT RARE ....AROUND 20,% and in case of blocage it will not last few seconds... Please let patients decide...as there are many parameters that could led to extreme pain ...worst than labor pain.... 1. Uterus anatomy pain from the catheter insertion 2. Doctors experience 3.Blockage 4. Reaction to the die infusion At least is there any doctor that could sign a paper to the patient that the maximum disconfort is just menstrual cramps??? OF COURSE NOT... So please inform the patients that can be also done under light anesthesia....i will never forget the face of.my wife ...although there was no blockage ... Even 3 seconds of such pain is like you ask.somebody to put his hand in boiling water for three seconds ...and not to move to take the xrays....the rest is bullshit
Hey y’all whoever is getting this test… I got mines done today a few hrs ago. The procedure itself didn’t hurt . It feels like cramps and pressure. Now after the procedure that’s when I felt all the pain it felt like cramps but intense as hell. I couldn’t take it . I had to get a pain relief shot and rest for 30 mins for that to kick in after that I was okay. I’m still cramping but I feel so much better.
SAME! I got mine today about 10 hours ago, the procedure was painless but right now I’m cramping a lot. Nothing to be a serious issue, but I just need to rest.
Absolutely the same experience as mine! I got mines done today, and it was very uncomfortable, but tolerably painful. After that, during the visit to the doctor's office, it started to hurt like a hell. But I didn't take any pain killers because I didn't take them with me. And it was to painfull to go somewhere to buy them.. I couldn't even talk and I barely made it to my car so I just lay down for 2 bloody hours and waited for the pain to subside. Very very bad experience but luckily everything is fine with my fallopian tubes..
I had this done a couple years ago and maybe it was because my tubes were blocked but it was like my unmedicated labor for about three minutes. The nurses held my hand and were really nice. But be prepared because it can hurt like a SOB.
I did the hsg today. I took pain relief 1hr prior and when the entering the catheter it was already a 7 of 10 pain for me. When adding the contrast it was at a 9 I was crying for a few min after while the pain subsided. The worst pain I've ever felt. I pray never to do it again. I'm only leaving this here because although few, some women need to know this is possible.
I had this test today. I was terrified from listening to other ppl. So I called my dr and requested pain medication! I took an 800mg Ibuprofen and I didn’t feel anything but small cramps from the liquid and I felt him pulling the balloon part out. It was virtually pain free! Afterwards I wore a pad bc I had spotting and clear liquid coming out. I had a radiologist do my procedure too. Take you pain meds one hour before and just try to relax.
Yeah, I know someone who had this done years ago, and she said it was the most excruciating pain she had ever experienced. It didn't show anything, but she never could get pregnant. Wound up adopting.
I'm not gonna lie, I am definitely on one extreme of the spectrum. I got my first one done at SGF about 2 years ago and now have to go in for another. I am scared as hell. The first one........OMG......."discomfort" was not the right word. It felt like someone lit a match inside my lower abdomen. Soooooooo painful. I had a blocked tube though. Seems like it's a lot more painful for people with blocked tubes.
I did mine today and Alhumdulillah it went good .. just felt like a really sharp and burning period cramp only for like 1 min and I was okay .. just make sure your doctor gives you painkiller injections and you will be okay
This procedure nearly killed me. And I had to do it twice. Hydrosalpinx. Yeah I had both tubes removed via a c-section cut and that hurt less! I'm legitimately traumatized.
I get mines done next month. WITH anesthesia😃. I’m definitely not going to take that chance with being awake. Had more tell it’s horrible. With having schizoaffective disorder with panic attacks,this won’t be pretty for me nor the doctor performing it. Thank God my fertility clinic does anesthesia or id be screwed🫠😰
I had my HSG this morning and it went great 😊just a little bit of cramp 🥹but no pain 🥰!! Before i went to the clinic I took a 🛀 bath for 30 min to relax my body I also took 1 💊 pill a 500ml Tylenol ,my husband was there with me, he took my hand that help me a lots . Good luck girls ☺️☺️😊☺️😊
thanks for the explanation, it's very comforting. im a bit nervous, worry mine will go bad, but i'll do it either way, it will be in the next week, wml
I had my HSG test yesterday I literally felt nothing. My doctor was so nice and easy and I literally felt not even the catheter inside me. I have no clue why people are saying it hurts. Getting pinched hurt more than this ever would. I had some spotting. That even stopped 1 hr after the procedure. Ppl need to stop saying this hurts bc it literally didn’t.
I did mine yesterday and it hurt so badly that I cried and my 2 legs were shaking beyond control. So don't blame people because you didn't feel pain does not mean others didn't
Hi, i had my HSG today. I was sooo stressed, that i couldn't think about anything but the test only. I also scared myself by googling and reading other 's comments. My advise: Do not do that! The HSG lasts 2 minutes and it's not that painfull. I would give a score of pain level 3/10. Bring somebody with you to hold your hand and cheer you up. Note: before that test i took Naproxen and stress relief tab.
Hello, I have been on Google since last reading comments. I am booked for mine tomorrow. With the comments so far, I am already scared. May God help me
This was very informative and after this I will not look up more info i really appreciate this video I was worried about it but I have painful menstrual cramps so I believe I will be ok.
I had it done and was extremely painfull... but what I didn't know it was because both of my fallopian tubes are blocked. I had it done 3 times because the person who was doing the HSG probably never had person with blocked fallopianbtubes. I let her do it so many times because I wanted to know the answer why I can't get pregnant. So listen to your body's.
Had mine today - took two OTC ibuprofen an hour before. Worst part was the speculum. Mild, weird to explain, discomfort when she put in the dye. Make sure you breathe!! I did not have any blocked tubes, thankfully, so not sure if that played into to the lack of pain.
I just had it done today! I was so scared and it didn’t hurt AT ALL I didn’t even feel them put the Dye in You’ll do great The full thing is less than 10 mins
I was scarred at first but if you are relaxed and take ibuprofen you will be fine. It feels a bit uncomfortable at first, i felt a bit of cramping for the firsr 10 min.
I had my procedure done seven months ago. The tech who performed the position kept asking me to move to the right. Each time I moved it was extremely painful. To the point where I could barely move. I experienced right abdominal pain immediately after the procedure. Then the pain will go and come in spurs since then. My period is now irregular where I’m spotting in between periods. I’ve NEVER had irregular periods. I finally went to the doctor yesterday and was told that my uterus is enlarged similar to 10 week pregnant uterus. I’ve been ordered to do a pelvic ultrasound which is scheduled for next week. I’m having regret doing the HSG because I never had these problems prior to my HSG procedure.
Had mine done. What I disliked was the massive machine of the x Ray on top of me. I felt a bit claustrophobic. I felt cold gel all over thighs near vagina. When he put the speculum in it was slightly painful but I breathed deeply. I felt the dye in after about 1 minute. Because there was a sensation of pressure or bloating on my right hand side. It was over in 2 max 3 minutes. I saw my tubes on the screen and the doctor confirmed that they were open and happy😅😊 I had mild spotting for a day following it and diarrhoea. I think I was happy the tubes are fine. It is worth doing for peace of mind. I was actually able to drive home but if you feel tired take taxi. Relax at home eat your favorite food if you feel hungry or take a good kip if exhausted. I feel the stress of it is more mental than anything. It seems scary but you will find it was not so awful in the end. Good luck with your fertility Journey.
Bases off what I've read in most comments...usually if you dont have a blockage it probably wont hurt that bad and if you do have a blockage it hurts like hell... I have one tube blocked from etopic pregnancy and it hurt pretty bad..I feel like I have a pretty decent tolerance for pain..if both were blocked I might of passed out😮.
Well I’ve read a few comments saying it hurts like hell however they tubes was not blocked but that’s was only a couple. But like you said, most who tubes was block, did hurt.
I had an HSG done yesterday. The team were super sweet and supportive. But, the testing was PAINFUL. When I got home I went straight to bed because I felt week and in pain. I am still experiencing some discomfort and cramping. I still have some spotting. I never ever EVER want to do this test EVER again, lol. I am thankful, however, that I now know the problem. I was given answers on the spot. Now, I have to wait to do a follow-up with my fertility doctor to discuss the next steps. I'm praying they say it's repairable via surgery even though I'm 35. IVF is an option, but the healthcare system here in Canada sucks and I was told IVF has a 2 year waiting list. By that time, I try to conceive, I will be closer to 40, and I don't want to be pushing put a baby at 40😂.
May you get a baby as you wish. It will happen. Don’t worry about age. It may happen sooner than you thought. Keep the excitement at it high and up. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.
I had the saline one done first and let me tell you. I was hurting so bad, I was throwing up. Now they are wanting me to do the hsg, because they are pretty sure I have a unicornuate.
I had my first two kids with no problem i had no trouble at all getting pregnant. Now trying for a 3rd baby I had no luck. Will be getting this test done soon. Hopefully get some answers.
Can someone tell me what is more painful this procedure or the labor for birth cuz I made this procedure today and I can tell it was soooooooooo painful 😭. Even after the procedure I was still fainting for like 30-40 min 😭 it was painful that I never experienced ever and I have high pain tolerance
I had my HSG done is June, and turns out that my fallopian tube was very narrow, that explains why I couldn’t get pregnant for 2 years. The test help open my tube and I got pregnant in August literally 2 months after the test!!! Unfortunately I miscarriage in October. My question is can my Fallopian tube go back to being narrow again??
I’m so sorry. If I were you I would talk to your doctor and maybe go back to the fertility specialist that did your HSG and see if you should do another HSG to help the process. I’m so sorry that happened. Sending you lots of love.
Just another perspective here: the “don’t Google” directives really feel shamey towards people who have anxiety. Someone who has anxiety over a medical procedure likely doesn’t have the anxiety because they researched it or talked to friends about their experiences. They likely had anxiety to begin with, are high information patients and are reassured by that information.
They don’t want people to Google it because they don’t want people demanding pain relief, and many women experience lots of pain with procedures like this. They say it “takes too long” and they’d rather you pay them to do it in the office instead of going somewhere else that provides pain relief and paying them.
If even a small percentage of women report severe pain as part of this procedure, why would there not be more appropriate pain management options available to women who request them? Just because a procedure is relatively short doesn't mean that severe pain should be ignored or unaccounted for.
They tell you to take ibuprofen. That is for pain. Majority of ppl expierence no pain. Just bc 1 in 1000 does, doesn't mean we all should recieve high dose of pain meds. .
I just did mine today, trust me I did not feel a thing ! I asked the doctor are you done and she said yes! I was like wow! Guys, don’t panic ! I panicked for nothing! I believe we are all different but don’t panic. I didn’t feel a thing I am sure you won’t also. Just keep your head up! My results were very good too!
Ladies please take pain killers before doing the hsg. I learn the hard way and forgot. It hurts so bad that I squeezed my nurse hand and scream it hurts. I have to do another hsg next month to open my left tube since its blocked
Did anyone have the HSG test and found out that your tubes were not blocked but you had ectopic pregnancies in the past but got pregnant after the HSG procedure. If so, please share your experience.
I had an hsg done back in 2020 i believe of february & i had one blocked tube, it was my right tube that was blocked but my left was completely open & yes, i do have a child already & yes, you can get pregnant with one tube open, BUT i just got another one done this year of this month (february 2023) & i was told somehow that BOTH of my tubes are open & i'm not even too sure how they both became open but two tubes being open are better than one when trying to get pregnant, even though one is better than none, but i'm still waiting on my other miracle baby & also, the pain was more painful this time than it was with my last one, but nevertheless, having a baby will hurt way more 🥴🥴🥴
I just had it done today and it showed only my left fallopian tube on the x-ray? I don’t know why? And it was not blocked but the other falopian it didn’t show it
Good evening Doc. I have been married for 10 years but without a child and I have done some tests and the results are out but I don't understand them. How can I send it to you
Get answers to the most commonly asked HSG questions: www.shadygrovefertility.com/fertility-tests/female-tests/hysterosalpingogram-hsg/
I feel you .am going for myn tomorrow..I am so scared
Mine is tomorrow I'm so scared
I literally got this procedure done on Friday. Slight discomfort (similar to a cramp), but nothing intolerable! Wishing all of you ladies luck on your fertility journey!
Any luck?
I’m scared for mine
And?😍🥰
Yes yes
Thank you, ❤❤❤ I’m so damn nervous
Doc you just made me lose the anxiety I'm feeling ever since I found out that I need to do the test. I have a very low pain tolerance and your video brings me courage. I hope through this I will get pregnant and I could overcome my fear. Thank you!
Same, I rarely cry but I did during all of the video. It’s been 24 months for us and this has to be the next step there’s no way around it. Healthcare in my country is okayish but I’m going to a private clinic which makes all the difference
I had my HSG test few days ago ..it was not painful .A little uncomfortable and irritating like Pap smear and covid test..I had spotting and cramps after the test for a day .. thank god my tubes are not blocked.don’t worry guys 🥰 just take a strong painkiller before this test 👍
Can intercourse before test?
Thank you for sharing your expirience. Im gonna have one done next month and I was a little scared about it
Which painkiler. Kindly tell me.. As i m going to have this test
800ml ibuprofen
I am happy for you that it was not painful...I took strong painkillers and it was extremely painful!!..and I have a high pain threshold. Many women have complained about how painful it is!
I have fibroid and I remember how l felt when the doctor toid me it would be hard for me to conceive I now have 4 children very successful pregnancies God blessed me with use of herbs!
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This video is really on top of the search about HSG . IF anyone type HSG then they saw this video.Its very helpful for those who are going to give their HSG test.
Please don’t let the comments deceive you. The pain is insane especially if your tubes are blocked. Be prepared. Take painkillers from 2 hrs before the procedure. Brace yourself. Tell yourself that having a baby in your arms is worth any pain
If it hurts bad then your tubes must be blocked ??
Just did 2 days ago the pain was tremendous
@@elaineoliveira112 I’m so sorry mama ❤️ praying for you to get your baby soon.
I just had my HSG procedure done today 6/2/22. Every one has a different pain tolerance. To be honest it was sooooooo painful I even cried. The nurse said I actually did good compared to other patients that she has had. The test is not short it is at least 20/25 mins not including to get called in and change clothes. It’s no sterrups they mad me form my legs in a V shape that was already uncomfortable then once the spectrum is in they put your legs down so that made it worst then once everything is is in they ask you to turn in which the tech will help you. It was a nonstop cramps ti the 10th power. I had to take a minute to get up but once everything was out of your vaginal was instant relief. I wish I would’ve prepared more but honestly I don’t think I even could of prepared for that pain though. Anyhow good news my tubes are completely open and no abnormalities so that was the best part. She did say that you can get pregnant easier now that it has flushed your tube so I’m excited!
Exactly what I went through few weeks ago
Amazing
Update
Aaaannnd this is why I’m gonna be on anesthesia. I know I wouldn’t be able to take all that🥺
I did my test today.It was quite painful. I cried too but I think I was scared...my pulse shoot up.
I am absolutely fine now.But will not be able to do again...this caught me in fear.
I had an hsg test today and it was pretty intense pain wise. I have one blocked tube, which is probably why it hurt so bad. Thank you for the video!
Have you tried eny remedies to try and open your other fallopian tube
I have to do and HGS tomorrow, and this is the first video I click on, and I’m so happy about it. Thinking about it I was sacred until now. Thanks so much
After this explaination am not worried about my HSG test tomorrow, thank you so much
I had 1 today and it was not bad at all... I have pretty bad cramps monthly anyway so, it just felt like my normal abdominal cycle cramps. Nothing more. I purposely stayed away from the internet and watching videos because I didn't want to get myself all worked up and scared. I'm so glad I did. 😊 Everyone is different and every experience is different so, I wish all of you good luck. This was a very calm and informative video by the way. Thanks! 👌🏾
Good for you . I will do it next month. I hv to . I waited 4 months becouse I was so scared !! Good luck !!
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This video made me feel 1,000 times more at ease. Thank you. Praying mine goes as smoothly as the Doc made it sound 🙏🏽
Had mine today. It was extremely painful despite taking ibuprofen and buscopan 😢😭. I felt better after a short while and thank God my tubes are fine.
@@starlight-sv8ci u need see ur doctor wtf could u be pregnant
Had one done today.....felt like I was in a torture chamber. I'm glad that my experience isn't the standard because I was sad that we have to go through this.
Me the same was horrible, did 2 days ago
You are very calm and assuring.
I had mine done yesterday and it went GREAT!!!! I felt little to no pain and came out with good news it’s not that bad the woman i had was the sweetest lady ever and gentle I hardly felt nothing, it went to quick i was in and out i took a800 ibuprofen but didn’t need it it really didn’t hurt cool process to watch 😊
Had mine today! After days of anxiety about the test,it wasn't that bad. I recommend getting it done by your fertility specialist or your OB-GYN, and not at the hospital by radiologist. My doctor told me that it hurts sometimes depending on who you have do it,that a fertility specialist knows the ins and outs of the female body so they are more gentle. I only took 600 mg of mortin. Test itself is 5 minutes
I got it done 2 weeks ago. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DR GIVES YOU ANTIBIOTICS!! I just left the hospital after 3 days. I got an infection on my tube. Unfortunately mine is blocked.
So only way I can conceive is by ivf.
@@MAYRA05 oh no!! Hope you are okay!!! An infection,ugh!
@@MAYRA05 I thought u can unblock them either surgically or naturally.
@@laurenvillegas6103 unfortunately I can’t. I have a lot of scaring in them so unblocking them won’t help. They will block again after 6m or so.
The tube has to be unblocked and clear for the egg to pass thru. My left tube had scaring so that’s what causes the egg to get stuck and I had an ectopic pregnancy.
@@MAYRA05 wow really. Im sorry.
I had my HSG test 5 days ago. It was the worst pain I have ever experienced, like they we’re stabbing a hot knife on my uterus. I almost fainted on the table, I was crying and screaming. Both of my tubes are completely block. Thankfully the pain stopped a few hours later but had light cramps for days and small bleeding. I understand that every woman is different so I’m just sharing my personal experience. It was traumatizing.
I understand completely, had the same experience. Never again.
Hurt me too- they gave me valium second time
Oh my..I feel so scared now that I am supposed to do it
This test is quite painful. 💔
@@annsarahwambui5479 Same..... oof.. I'm scared
When I had mine done it was so painful that I almost vomited and passed out when he injected the contrast on each side. I got pregnant a few months later and child birth was less painful to me.
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I felt woozy when they grabbed my cervix and inserted the catheter.
I fainted mid procedure and they couldn’t continue 🥹🥲 it was really painful 😣 i wish they add a sedation option ..
I have to get this done tomorrow 😩 and I'm soooo scared, Im saying a long prayer 🙏 😔
Just found out today that I have to get this test done. Honestly so scared 😅 but thank you for this video! I hate going into any procedure with little-to-no knowledge so this helped me a lot!
I had mine recently. No pain whatsoever. Didn't even know the procedure was over. They had given me strong pain medication for the procedure. Additionally, they gave lidocaine injection during the procedure. I think it's the lidocaine that did the trick! Talk to your clinic about it prior to the procedure 😊
Just had mine done right now, pain here and there but I'm feeling better as time goes by
Just had this procedure done and it was very quick. I had a great doctor and technician who explained things fully and said we could take a break if it was too much, then explained each step of the way. The speculum being placed, the cleaning and the catheter insertion were basically fine, just a little uncomfortable - similar to a Pap smear. The technician warned me that the dye could cause cramping, and it did, more of a sharp cramp than a regular menstrual cramp, but because I knew it would only last 30 seconds or so it wasn’t bad. As soon as they got the images the doctor removed the catheter and ballon and the pain stopped. I took 600mg of ibuprofen and 400mg of Tylenol before. I’m glad I was prepared for it being somewhat painful because my obgyn didn’t say anything about that. Overall not an awful experience!
Im scheduled to do it tomorrow. Kinda nervous but i know what to expect now, thanks for this video. Fingers crossed pain is tolerable and tubes are unblocked 🙏🤞
Thank you SO much for this video. I am getting one at the end of this week to check on my partial septate uterus. I am a nervous wreck and I cannot thank you enough for this information!
This test scared me so bad because of all the videos I watch. It was not painful at all and it was a very quick test. Take a pain pill and hour before and you’ll be fine, also my doctor give me an antibiotic. I did mines in June the cost was $550 but with my insurance I paid $120
How soon do u get ur results?
@@jerseyrose_ It all depends on the physician. I got my result right after.
I just did mines and it was the worst pain ever never again
I had mine today and I am not gonna lie it hurts like hell.The pain and discomfort decrease with time .
Yess omg i cried lol
Great video. I had my test yesterday, the fluid that was injected was painful, felt a burn then a very sharp period pain. Everything else before and after was fine.
Ohh
I agree but the fluid and balloon inflation was very painful!
Were you allowed to go in with your husband?
I have mine on Saturday and I'm freaking out
@@joyabramsreality6891 mine couldn’t go into the procedure room because of the X-ray and it’s a very tight space!
I had my HSG today and it's the worst kind of pain 've experienced in my life. They gave me 1 injection before the procedure to lessen the pain but it was numbing pain. 5hrs later am still feeling traumatized. I cried like a little baby but I had very understanding nurses who helped me to calm down. I could never have been prepared for that kind of pain🤦♀️NEVER AGAIN!!!
I did one today,i cried so hard😫
Waiting on my results im so nervous cause i really want a baby
Just did mine and I’m so worried
Thank you for this video
Your face and voice made so calm and believe in myself that I can do this test.
Thank you
Thank you so much for this video, I feel so relieved after watching this. I was super nervous and didn’t know what to expect.
Xoxox 💪🏽
I had HSG test today 20.07.2022 result will be receive tomorrow
I had my HSG test done the other day and it hurts like hell and my bleeding was very heavy but I hope it's worth it.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Can this procedure clear the block
When did the bleeding stop? I’m on day 2 and still bleeding.
@@The_Mom_Baker yes, but only the first three months. temporary unblock.
I had my HSG done today. I took 600mg ibuprofen, 1gr paracetamol and buscopan 10mg one hour before the procedure. It was painful like my worse than my worst period cramps but for a short period of time. I was shocked but tried to be calm. After the procedure i didn't feel any pain and i had light spotting. My tubes are Not blocked and the results were excellent. I have painful periods that i take pain killers without interrupting my life. The nurse and the doctor beforehand told me that the pain might be zero to mild... Of course that was not true for me. Good luck girls!
This procedure was the most painful thing I have experienced in my life. I have broken several bones, split my head open, jammed fingers, etc. I have always considered myself to have a fairly high pain tolerance. Nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of pain this procedure caused. When the contrast was pushed through, it felt as if my organs were being twisted/stabbed/electrocuted. I almost passed out on the table while yelling out in pain. It is downright cruel that they do this procedure without any type of sedation. I was angry and so emotional that I was put through this with only a warning of “mild cramping.” Also, my fallopian tubes were not blocked. There is a long list of women online who share similar experiences about how painful this is. Do not let your provider gaslight you into thinking this is a painless procedure. A close friend of mine said her HSG was more painful that her unmedicated childbirth. I would not recommend doing this procedure without demanding some kind of pain medication or anesthesia. Motrin or ibuprofen won’t cut it if you have an experience anything like I did. With that said, I am glad that the majority of women find this only mildly uncomfortable.
My experience was HORRIBLE. I cried for many minutes
@wokeyardie I am so sorry to hear this!! It’s awful 😫😔
😂😂😂😂😂
I accept that is not painfull in general ...but the problem is that nobody knows in advance if it will hurt like hell or if it will cause light discomfort...so it good to inform the patient that is some.cases hurts like hell... The patient sould chose if will proceed under light anesthesia or not!!! NOT THE DOCTOR ....EXTREME PAIN IS NOT RARE ....AROUND 20,% and in case of blocage it will not last few seconds... Please let patients decide...as there are many parameters that could led to extreme pain ...worst than labor pain....
1. Uterus anatomy pain from the catheter insertion
2. Doctors experience
3.Blockage
4. Reaction to the die infusion
At least is there any doctor that could sign a paper to the patient that the maximum disconfort is just menstrual cramps??? OF COURSE NOT... So please inform the patients that can be also done under light anesthesia....i will never forget the face of.my wife ...although there was no blockage ... Even 3 seconds of such pain is like you ask.somebody to put his hand in boiling water for three seconds ...and not to move to take the xrays....the rest is bullshit
Hey y’all whoever is getting this test… I got mines done today a few hrs ago. The procedure itself didn’t hurt . It feels like cramps and pressure. Now after the procedure that’s when I felt all the pain it felt like cramps but intense as hell. I couldn’t take it . I had to get a pain relief shot and rest for 30 mins for that to kick in after that I was okay. I’m still cramping but I feel so much better.
I am so glad I'm not alone. I'm still cramping .
SAME! I got mine today about 10 hours ago, the procedure was painless but right now I’m cramping a lot. Nothing to be a serious issue, but I just need to rest.
Sure
Absolutely the same experience as mine! I got mines done today, and it was very uncomfortable, but tolerably painful. After that, during the visit to the doctor's office, it started to hurt like a hell. But I didn't take any pain killers because I didn't take them with me. And it was to painfull to go somewhere to buy them.. I couldn't even talk and I barely made it to my car so I just lay down for 2 bloody hours and waited for the pain to subside. Very very bad experience but luckily everything is fine with my fallopian tubes..
Wish me luck. Having mine today
I had this done a couple years ago and maybe it was because my tubes were blocked but it was like my unmedicated labor for about three minutes. The nurses held my hand and were really nice. But be prepared because it can hurt like a SOB.
Just started my fertility journey. Thank you for this information bc I am nervous about all the upcoming tests coming up.
Having mine soon and I’m glad I came across this.
Working with you guys on June 3rd for the very first time
I did the hsg today. I took pain relief 1hr prior and when the entering the catheter it was already a 7 of 10 pain for me. When adding the contrast it was at a 9 I was crying for a few min after while the pain subsided. The worst pain I've ever felt. I pray never to do it again. I'm only leaving this here because although few, some women need to know this is possible.
I had this test today. I was terrified from listening to other ppl. So I called my dr and requested pain medication! I took an 800mg Ibuprofen and I didn’t feel anything but small cramps from the liquid and I felt him pulling the balloon part out. It was virtually pain free! Afterwards I wore a pad bc I had spotting and clear liquid coming out. I had a radiologist do my procedure too. Take you pain meds one hour before and just try to relax.
Tnx love am taking it on Thursday buh did u concieve
Yeah, I know someone who had this done years ago, and she said it was the most excruciating pain she had ever experienced. It didn't show anything, but she never could get pregnant. Wound up adopting.
Than maybe she have pcos
I'm not gonna lie, I am definitely on one extreme of the spectrum. I got my first one done at SGF about 2 years ago and now have to go in for another. I am scared as hell. The first one........OMG......."discomfort" was not the right word. It felt like someone lit a match inside my lower abdomen. Soooooooo painful. I had a blocked tube though. Seems like it's a lot more painful for people with blocked tubes.
True it's painful usually if you have blockages
Ask light anesthesia ...it can be done
Am getting one in a few days and am super nervous. However, this video's been helpful...
Havw now gathered up some courage to do the test, thanks doc
I did mine today and Alhumdulillah it went good .. just felt like a really sharp and burning period cramp only for like 1 min and I was okay .. just make sure your doctor gives you painkiller injections and you will be okay
This procedure nearly killed me. And I had to do it twice. Hydrosalpinx. Yeah I had both tubes removed via a c-section cut and that hurt less! I'm legitimately traumatized.
I get mines done next month. WITH anesthesia😃. I’m definitely not going to take that chance with being awake. Had more tell it’s horrible. With having schizoaffective disorder with panic attacks,this won’t be pretty for me nor the doctor performing it. Thank God my fertility clinic does anesthesia or id be screwed🫠😰
I had my HSG this morning and it went great 😊just a little bit of cramp 🥹but no pain 🥰!! Before i went to the clinic I took a 🛀 bath for 30 min to relax my body I also took 1 💊 pill a 500ml Tylenol ,my husband was there with me, he took my hand that help me a lots . Good luck girls ☺️☺️😊☺️😊
thanks for the explanation, it's very comforting. im a bit nervous, worry mine will go bad, but i'll do it either way, it will be in the next week, wml
I had my HSG test yesterday I literally felt nothing. My doctor was so nice and easy and I literally felt not even the catheter inside me. I have no clue why people are saying it hurts. Getting pinched hurt more than this ever would. I had some spotting. That even stopped 1 hr after the procedure. Ppl need to stop saying this hurts bc it literally didn’t.
I did mine yesterday and it hurt so badly that I cried and my 2 legs were shaking beyond control. So don't blame people because you didn't feel pain does not mean others didn't
I did my HSG test last month and it was painful but it was a success at the end of the results
As in you conceived?
Thank you so much. Though I still feel anxious about it but I will definitely go for it. I just got out of hospital due to serious menstrual bleeding.
You helped ease my nerves a lot thank you
Hi, i had my HSG today. I was sooo stressed, that i couldn't think about anything but the test only. I also scared myself by googling and reading other 's comments. My advise: Do not do that! The HSG lasts 2 minutes and it's not that painfull. I would give a score of pain level 3/10. Bring somebody with you to hold your hand and cheer you up. Note: before that test i took Naproxen and stress relief tab.
Hello, I have been on Google since last reading comments. I am booked for mine tomorrow. With the comments so far, I am already scared. May God help me
This was very informative and after this I will not look up more info i really appreciate this video I was worried about it but I have painful menstrual cramps so I believe I will be ok.
I had it done and was extremely painfull... but what I didn't know it was because both of my fallopian tubes are blocked. I had it done 3 times because the person who was doing the HSG probably never had person with blocked fallopianbtubes. I let her do it so many times because I wanted to know the answer why I can't get pregnant. So listen to your body's.
So did they ever open after three tries ?
Had mine today - took two OTC ibuprofen an hour before. Worst part was the speculum. Mild, weird to explain, discomfort when she put in the dye. Make sure you breathe!!
I did not have any blocked tubes, thankfully, so not sure if that played into to the lack of pain.
While i did mine in 2020 I listened to my meditation music it was so quick and painless
Thank you so much for this brief information. I am about to do HSG next mont after a ling scary wait!!
Don’t worry 👍💗
@@saimaiffi9425 Thank you.
I just had it done today! I was so scared and it didn’t hurt AT ALL
I didn’t even feel them put the Dye in
You’ll do great
The full thing is less than 10 mins
@@iamjulia_od I am happy you are feeling good. I will take it next week I have to call my DR. Good luck sis.
I’m about to go on procedure next, wish me well
I did my HSG today. it was okay. It didn’t hurt… it just a lil cramp in my belly nothing I don’t feel every months !!!
I was mad scared tho but it wasn’t bad
I was scarred at first but if you are relaxed and take ibuprofen you will be fine. It feels a bit uncomfortable at first, i felt a bit of cramping for the firsr 10 min.
I had my procedure done seven months ago. The tech who performed the position kept asking me to move to the right. Each time I moved it was extremely painful. To the point where I could barely move. I experienced right abdominal pain immediately after the procedure. Then the pain will go and come in spurs since then. My period is now irregular where I’m spotting in between periods. I’ve NEVER had irregular periods. I finally went to the doctor yesterday and was told that my uterus is enlarged similar to 10 week pregnant uterus. I’ve been ordered to do a pelvic ultrasound which is scheduled for next week. I’m having regret doing the HSG because I never had these problems prior to my HSG procedure.
Wow! 🫢 It sounds like the tech inserted the acorn portion of the tool further than he/she should have and consequently stretched your uterus.
Am getting mine done in few days thanks for the video
Had mine done. What I disliked was the massive machine of the x Ray on top of me. I felt a bit claustrophobic. I felt cold gel all over thighs near vagina. When he put the speculum in it was slightly painful but I breathed deeply. I felt the dye in after about 1 minute. Because there was a sensation of pressure or bloating on my right hand side. It was over in 2 max 3 minutes. I saw my tubes on the screen and the doctor confirmed that they were open and happy😅😊 I had mild spotting for a day following it and diarrhoea. I think I was happy the tubes are fine. It is worth doing for peace of mind. I was actually able to drive home but if you feel tired take taxi. Relax at home eat your favorite food if you feel hungry or take a good kip if exhausted. I feel the stress of it is more mental than anything. It seems scary but you will find it was not so awful in the end. Good luck with your fertility Journey.
Bases off what I've read in most comments...usually if you dont have a blockage it probably wont hurt that bad and if you do have a blockage it hurts like hell... I have one tube blocked from etopic pregnancy and it hurt pretty bad..I feel like I have a pretty decent tolerance for pain..if both were blocked I might of passed out😮.
Well I’ve read a few comments saying it hurts like hell however they tubes was not blocked but that’s was only a couple. But like you said, most who tubes was block, did hurt.
@williamsb456 I did get pregnant right after, so it's worth it!
Can you please tell me the cost of this procedure?
I have to have this done..the video made me think it would be ok, but the comments have me paranoid lol
Shit don’t hurt at all
I had an HSG done yesterday. The team were super sweet and supportive. But, the testing was PAINFUL. When I got home I went straight to bed because I felt week and in pain. I am still experiencing some discomfort and cramping. I still have some spotting. I never ever EVER want to do this test EVER again, lol. I am thankful, however, that I now know the problem. I was given answers on the spot. Now, I have to wait to do a follow-up with my fertility doctor to discuss the next steps. I'm praying they say it's repairable via surgery even though I'm 35. IVF is an option, but the healthcare system here in Canada sucks and I was told IVF has a 2 year waiting list. By that time, I try to conceive, I will be closer to 40, and I don't want to be pushing put a baby at 40😂.
May you get a baby as you wish. It will happen. Don’t worry about age. It may happen sooner than you thought. Keep the excitement at it high and up. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.
I just had my test today too. I was taking Serrepeptase. It’s an enzyme that may help with tubal blockage. Hoping you have your baby soon!
I had the saline one done first and let me tell you. I was hurting so bad, I was throwing up. Now they are wanting me to do the hsg, because they are pretty sure I have a unicornuate.
I had my first two kids with no problem i had no trouble at all getting pregnant. Now trying for a 3rd baby I had no luck. Will be getting this test done soon. Hopefully get some answers.
Can someone tell me what is more painful this procedure or the labor for birth cuz I made this procedure today and I can tell it was soooooooooo painful 😭. Even after the procedure I was still fainting for like 30-40 min 😭 it was painful that I never experienced ever and I have high pain tolerance
Listen ladies this test really hurts 💔. May be it depends upon person to person. And moreover how it's done with
I had one last week. My tubes were not blocked so it didn't hurt at all. Just had some pressure and cramping after.
It’s very uncomfortable and painful 😓
Just had mine! It was painful
I had my HSG done is June, and turns out that my fallopian tube was very narrow, that explains why I couldn’t get pregnant for 2 years. The test help open my tube and I got pregnant in August literally 2 months after the test!!! Unfortunately I miscarriage in October.
My question is can my Fallopian tube go back to being narrow again??
I’m so sorry. If I were you I would talk to your doctor and maybe go back to the fertility specialist that did your HSG and see if you should do another HSG to help the process. I’m so sorry that happened. Sending you lots of love.
yes it can, you will have to get this test again to unlock. unfortunately, it's only a temporary unblock.
Can you tell me how much this procedure cost? Thanks in advance.
My doctor did hsg without an Xray machine. The report mentioned " free flow" . Is it possible to perform hsg this way? M confused.
Just another perspective here: the “don’t Google” directives really feel shamey towards people who have anxiety. Someone who has anxiety over a medical procedure likely doesn’t have the anxiety because they researched it or talked to friends about their experiences. They likely had anxiety to begin with, are high information patients and are reassured by that information.
They don’t want people to Google it because they don’t want people demanding pain relief, and many women experience lots of pain with procedures like this. They say it “takes too long” and they’d rather you pay them to do it in the office instead of going somewhere else that provides pain relief and paying them.
Well explained thank u for this ❤️
If even a small percentage of women report severe pain as part of this procedure, why would there not be more appropriate pain management options available to women who request them? Just because a procedure is relatively short doesn't mean that severe pain should be ignored or unaccounted for.
They tell you to take ibuprofen. That is for pain. Majority of ppl expierence no pain. Just bc 1 in 1000 does, doesn't mean we all should recieve high dose of pain meds. .
I just did mine today, trust me I did not feel a thing ! I asked the doctor are you done and she said yes! I was like wow! Guys, don’t panic ! I panicked for nothing! I believe we are all different but don’t panic. I didn’t feel a thing I am sure you won’t also. Just keep your head up! My results were very good too!
@pee5946 have u completed it with anesthesia or not?
@@jahanarabegum9148 yes I did. It wasn’t painful.
the expectrum and see all the instruments makes the process very stressful 😴
Ladies please take pain killers before doing the hsg. I learn the hard way and forgot. It hurts so bad that I squeezed my nurse hand and scream it hurts. I have to do another hsg next month to open my left tube since its blocked
I'm booked for HSG tomorrow in Rahima Moosa (Corination) I don't wanna lie I'm scared
Did anyone have the HSG test and found out that your tubes were not blocked but you had ectopic pregnancies in the past but got pregnant after the HSG procedure. If so, please share your experience.
This helps a lot. Thanks ! Hugs.
I had an hsg done back in 2020 i believe of february & i had one blocked tube, it was my right tube that was blocked but my left was completely open & yes, i do have a child already & yes, you can get pregnant with one tube open, BUT i just got another one done this year of this month (february 2023) & i was told somehow that BOTH of my tubes are open & i'm not even too sure how they both became open but two tubes being open are better than one when trying to get pregnant, even though one is better than none, but i'm still waiting on my other miracle baby & also, the pain was more painful this time than it was with my last one, but nevertheless, having a baby will hurt way more 🥴🥴🥴
HSG was horrible. My period went from 30 days cycle normally to 65 days cycle.
Hahahah “don’t google the procedure”… well, I’m here now and slightly relieved.
i just did this morning, but need to repeat. Doc inform camera halfway, narrow hallway.
I am concerned about having this test.
I just had it done today and it showed only my left fallopian tube on the x-ray? I don’t know why? And it was not blocked but the other falopian it didn’t show it
Good evening Doc. I have been married for 10 years but without a child and I have done some tests and the results are out but I don't understand them. How can I send it to you