HSG

What is a Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)? Fertilitycommunity.com defines the test as follows:

HSG is a test used primarily to determine if a woman's fallopian tubes are open or blocked. HSG also gives some idea as to the integrity (condition) of the endometrial cavity (uterine interior.) It is known as the most uncomfortable of diagnostic procedures for females. - Hysterosalpingogram or HSG

So, how "uncomfortable" is the test?

When my doctor told me I needed to have this test done, he said that I would experience discomfort but that the test would not be painful. He said that if my tubes were blocked, I would feel no pain, so discomfort would actually be a good thing. He really downplayed how big of a deal… [more]

Dr. M told me to schedule an HSG as soon as my period started so that we could have the test performed as soon as my period ended. This test would tell us if my fallopian tubes were blocked.

The procedure had to be performed at the hospital because we needed to use the X-ray equipment. He said that this was an outpatient procedure that would be uncomfortable but not painful enough to require prescription medication. He said that pain was actually a "good" sign because the procedure would be less painful if the tube was blocked.

I do not usually go into procedures hoping for pain, but I was hoping for good results this time. So far, we… [more]