Well thought I would write about this, as afew of us girls are now at the same stages of our fertility treatment.
I got my HSG today and lucky for me it showed no abnormalities and I never had to get Key Hole today phew
- Unfortunatly it does mean the next stage for me is IVF.
Anway for you girls who have been told they need to have an HSG i have put some useful info listed below I got off my leaflet.
Dye which shows up on X-Rays is passed through your cervix to outline the uterus (womb) and the fallopian tubes. This requires a vaginal examination like a smear test
When the dye is being introduced you may feel some discomfort similar to period pain but this rarely lasts more than afew minutes
As you may find the procedure uncomfortable you may want to take a pain killer i.e Ibuprofen or paracetamol - ibuprofen is the recommended pain relief, half an hour before the procedure.
Approximatly 5 people will be in the room during the procedure, these are the gynaecologist, the X-Ray Doctors, X-Ray Technicans, A nurse, Radiologist and Student Nurses if any... you partner can also attend.
X Ray pictures will be taken while the dye is being introduced to give a continuous picture of the dye filling the tubes and spilling out. You will be asked to remian on the x ray table until the films are developed and checked for quality, as sometimes a delayed x-ray film is required.
You will be shown on the screen the x-ray pictures and the doctor will explain any major findings... however a follow up appointment is organised 3 weeks down the line to discuss the x-rays in further detail.
If the X-Ray finds any anormalities you will be asked to arrange an appointment for Key HOle Surgery.
Regarding the pain, it is quite painful. Id say the start is very similar to a Smear test, however they actually clasp the womb.. which is a nipping sensation (lasts afew seconds and then you get use to the pain). They then insert a probe... please try not looking down to it, as i almost passed out as it looks like a 30cm long needle 
You feel this going in, and it caused me alot of pain but once it was sitting in place i didnt feel anything, you feel the dye pouring in, and its so weird you get instant period pain, in your lower back.... then afew seconds later they Pull the X-Ray over take afew pics ... remember to smile then start to remove the probe and unclasp your womb. The clasping and insertation of the probe are the sorest... along with feeling uncomfortable due to the amount of people in a tiny room... it really is a case of leave your dignity at the door.
I was quite distressed by it all ... but after it was down i was like "IS that it???"
Maybe this should be made a sticky???
I got my HSG today and lucky for me it showed no abnormalities and I never had to get Key Hole today phew
- Unfortunatly it does mean the next stage for me is IVF.Anway for you girls who have been told they need to have an HSG i have put some useful info listed below I got off my leaflet.
Dye which shows up on X-Rays is passed through your cervix to outline the uterus (womb) and the fallopian tubes. This requires a vaginal examination like a smear test When the dye is being introduced you may feel some discomfort similar to period pain but this rarely lasts more than afew minutes As you may find the procedure uncomfortable you may want to take a pain killer i.e Ibuprofen or paracetamol - ibuprofen is the recommended pain relief, half an hour before the procedure. Approximatly 5 people will be in the room during the procedure, these are the gynaecologist, the X-Ray Doctors, X-Ray Technicans, A nurse, Radiologist and Student Nurses if any... you partner can also attend. X Ray pictures will be taken while the dye is being introduced to give a continuous picture of the dye filling the tubes and spilling out. You will be asked to remian on the x ray table until the films are developed and checked for quality, as sometimes a delayed x-ray film is required. You will be shown on the screen the x-ray pictures and the doctor will explain any major findings... however a follow up appointment is organised 3 weeks down the line to discuss the x-rays in further detail. If the X-Ray finds any anormalities you will be asked to arrange an appointment for Key HOle Surgery.Regarding the pain, it is quite painful. Id say the start is very similar to a Smear test, however they actually clasp the womb.. which is a nipping sensation (lasts afew seconds and then you get use to the pain). They then insert a probe... please try not looking down to it, as i almost passed out as it looks like a 30cm long needle
You feel this going in, and it caused me alot of pain but once it was sitting in place i didnt feel anything, you feel the dye pouring in, and its so weird you get instant period pain, in your lower back.... then afew seconds later they Pull the X-Ray over take afew pics ... remember to smile then start to remove the probe and unclasp your womb. The clasping and insertation of the probe are the sorest... along with feeling uncomfortable due to the amount of people in a tiny room... it really is a case of leave your dignity at the door. I was quite distressed by it all ... but after it was down i was like "IS that it???"
Maybe this should be made a sticky???
WHOOOO HOOOOOO 
