HSG Pain?

How painful is it really? Should I put it off? i just can't bear to go through another cycle imagining that it might not happen becuase my tubes are blocked! I'm confused...can anyone tell me if it is worth it?

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In my opinion it was worth it. It can help determine if there is an issue if you have a blocked tube. I didn't have any crazy cramping but I was told it was like AF cramps. It really wasn't that bad and it's over fairly quickly.
Good Luck!

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i had no pain, cramping or discomfort during or after the HSG. It was not bad at all for me.

I think most people have mild discomfort. I wouldn't put it off....it is not as bad as everyone thinks it is going to be.

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it is worth it. It will show if you have a problem and its heard that you have a better chance to get preg after the test.

Dont worry about that pain, it varies. Take an advil. It depends person to person. good luck

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My tubes were not blocked, but I thought the HSG was one of the worst tests I ever had to take. I think I must be super sensitive because the nurse kept trying to calm me down and I was just a mess... she suggested lots of drugs when I do have a baby!

From what I know from other experiences though I was definitely in the minority - most people feel only mild discomfort.

However, it was definitely worthwhile to know that that was not a problem.

Good luck!!

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I wasn't uncomfortable or painful at all, (but I did learn I needed the long speculum (sp?) (and now all of my visits are a lot more comfortable.)

Better to do it just in case there is a problem. Also, they say you can be more fertile afterwards.

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I would definitely go for it.
When I had mine done they saw that my tubes were all clear, but my they also found I had a bicournate uterus (septum down the middle of my uterus).

The test was over fairly quick, it was just uncomfortable not really painful.

Good Luck to you!

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For me it was extremely painful...but it was worth it to get the test done. I wanted to make sure that my tubes weren't blocked...so I would do it again if I had to.

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thanks for the courage ladies!

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Posted by bri1980

Posted by jerseygirl

For me it was extremely painful...but it was worth it to get the test done. I wanted to make sure that my tubes weren't blocked...so I would do it again if I had to.

Was is crampy painful? Or pressure? I havent had to go yet..but I have a feeling I might and I am SO nervous

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Do not put it off! If I had never had an HSG, I still wouldn't be preggo....they found polyps in both of my tubes. It was a pretty easy fix and it worked!

It was uncomfortable for me, but some people do have some pain. The good news is that it is over pretty quickly. I had some cramping after, but it wasn't even as bad as with my period.

Good luck!

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I say go for it. Many women get pregnant right after this test. I was one of them, though mine ended w/ m/c, not 6 IUI's nor 4 IVF's got me pregnant. Still don't know "how" it happened...well OK, I do know how...LOL... Seriously, something in the dye they use or the fact that it opened up my tubes etc... And its over fast. More uncomfortable than anything and a little pressure, but then its over. Just breathe deep and you'll be able to deal with it. Good luck.

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I think the pain varies from person to person.

For me, it hurt a lot.... but all after the procedure (think extreme awful cramping).

It lasted maybe 1-2 hours and then, I was fine.

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I replied up top, dont put it off, i think when its done you will be suprised at hoe not that bad it is...its fast and its just cramping...