HSG Test

[Lynniepooh]

Good Morning  and Good Evening to some!

I may have to get a HSG Test int he future, I was wondering if anyone has had this done.

I have no Ins so I also want to see what some of your ladies paid to get this test done.

I have called the hospital to see what they charge for someone with no Insurance and I am just waiting on a call back


Thanks,
Lynn

[kimtoy]

Hi, I had the HSG test done today. My right tube is partially open. I am elated. It takes less than ten minutes, no anesthesia, a little painful (feels like cramping during your cycle). I do not know the cost because my insurance paid the entire bill. Oh, and I had minor bright red spotting afterwards.

[esmie1012]

I was awake the whole time, def no need to be put under.  The prep is what takes long, but the actual xray is done in less than 10 minutes.

[Lynniepooh]

Hi Risa,

Thank you!

[Risa615]

The HSG test takes a few minutes and I was awake.  They shoot dye inside you and look around to make sure everything is ok like Esmie wrote about. You get cramps for a little while but that is about it. You are supposed to take ibuprofen prior to the test and someone should drive you because the cramps come and go for a little while after.

Risa

[Lynniepooh]

Thanks for the info!

My doc wants to do it but not yet, we are trying to see if the clomid will get me ovulating first, Im on round 3 and just added Metformin and take Provera to get AF

I assume you were awake for this, some say they were put to sleep

[esmie1012]

This is actually one of the initial tests that are done when you've been deemed "infertile" for at least a year.  This test will show if you have any blockages in your tubes, so def it's a good idea to get this done the sooner the better I think.  I had this done in Feb and I was pretty nervous about it.  What happens is that the radiologist inserts a catheter into your cervix, similar to having IUI.  Only difference is they shoot a special dye while doing the xray at the same time. I was able to see each scan taken and the radiologist was kind enough to go over the scan with me.  Rest assured, my tubes were clear and uterus looked great:)  Definitely not my greatest experience but it wasn't awful either.
Best of luck to you!

[Amy1223]

It doesn't hurt a lot, most part it's like pep..test...and I had my DH holding my hand and monitoring the display.
Its not bad at all!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lynniepooh]

Ok so the hospital called!

They said it would cost me $313.20 for the test (thats because i dont have ins and they offer discounts!)

But I will have to pay the place that reads the test seperate

[Lynniepooh]

Thanks, I did not know they put you to sleep! i will have to talk to them about that! I dont do well with the gas they give to make you sleep!

[mlward3]

They put you to sleeepp!??? I'm gonna get this done this month when af arrives! Is it bad?

[Lynniepooh]

well like i said, i may have to get this done someday if the drugs arent working. I dont have ins so I am doing the cheaper route first!

I am still waiting on a call back form the hospital but i will prolly call tomorrow morning!  

I was making lunch for my gramma earlier and I had this sharp pain in my left pubic area, the pain also was kinda in my left upper thigh. it passed in a couple of min. I was like wow wtf is that?  I have had some small menstrual cramps all day but I am on provera and just started the metformin 4 days ago.

[Amy1223]

Hi, Ours was covered by insurance, however we got the statement of $1000!
I think it depends on the state!

[CA25]

Hi Lynn I had this done and my isurance paid for it but I think without insurance its like 500 dollars.... I was put under to sleep.... I still get pains in my tubnes now :(

[Lynniepooh]

Has  anyone had this done???????