Hi ladies

Just popping my head in from the TTC forum as I'll be having a HSG done and just wondered if anyone who's had this could let me know of their experience? I've read it's painful!

About me: I'm on CD13 of cycle 15 of TTC. day2/3 bloods and ultrasound 6 months ago were normal. day 21 bloods last month were normal. OH's sa was normal too. Been to hospital today and being sent for day 2/3 bloods again but just LH & FSH this time plus estradiol which wasnt checked last time. And got to ring up on day 1 of next cycle and try to get booked for HSG

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I was supposed to have one, but then had it done whilst I had an operation so was under general anaesthetic. Howeve, a lot of my friends have.

They assured me it didn't hurt at all, and certainly isn't painful. They said while it's being done it is a bit like a period cramp, and they felt crampy afterwards.

You can take painkillers about an hour before you go in, and then take some when it's done to try and prevent any further cramps. As long as you alternate the painkillers (e.g. Ibuprofen before and paracetomal after) it doesn't matter if there are only a few hours between doses.

Good luck xxx

Hi Sian
I had mine just before Christmas. I, like you, was a bit anxious after reading all the scare stories but mine didn't hurt. The beginning feels just like a smear (its that speculum thing). I didn't feel the tube go in, nor the dye. The only bit that felt a bit odd was when he asked some bod in the corner to blow the balloon up, but that wasn't painful- just odd. It was over in about a minute. I took Ibuprofen beforehand but needed nothing after. I had odd twinges about 3-4 days after but nothing much. Personally I had to wait for the results in the post, but every hospital seems to be different.

I was worried that the fact that mine was quick and painless might have indicated a problem, but it turned out clear both sides.

Don't worry, you'll be fine. I was worried too- I expect thats quite normal. I just prepared myself by thinking "Oh well, its not going to hurt as much as childbirth will so here goes". Seems to have worked for me :lol:

Thank you for the replies, I'm glad you say it's not painful and that it's quick!! I will take some painkillers just in case. I keep thinking I am such a wimp how am I ever going to give birth if I ever manage to get pregnant!
xx