HSG

[jnitro26]

I am having a hsg done friday morning to see if my tubes are blocked, i had a tubal pregnancy 5 years ago and havent been able to get pregnant, i still have both of my tubes but i am really scared my tubes are blocked, does a hsg hurt? and can it help clear my tubes? someone please help me here.

[jnitro26]

my dr told me to take something for cramping, and she said its over quickly.

[ms320]

I don't think having both tubes blocked will make the intensity of the pain any worse.  Try not to worry about it.  Even though it is uncomfortable, it is over pretty quickly.

[jnitro26]

so if both of my tubes are blocked, its going to hurt really bad?

[jnitro26]

thanks to everyone for there input,it really helped me and i will keep everyone updated.i go tomorrow at 9am, i am so scared its going to hurt really bad i dont do good with pain.

[ms320]

I think the pain is very subjective.  It depends upon your level of tolerance, as well as whether or not their is blockage in your tubes.  On a positive note, statistics do show an increased number of pregnancies in the months following HSG - so even if there is no blockage, it can be well worth it.  I have heard that some people take extra strength tylenol or even valium before and HSG.  Talk to your RE if you are nervous

[Autumn06]

I thought the pain was horrible.  I had one done back in August and I need to have another one done in January.  This time around they gave me a prescription for Valium and 2 percocets.  I could not take the pain and ruined some of the pictures.  I went throught with the IVF anyway and had a tubal so now they want to double check my left side.  Everything was fine on the right, but because I grabbed my stomach towards the end, they did not get a good look at the left side.