hysterosalpingogram

[rttcbabyno1]

Hi all,

I went to see a gynaecologist on Saturday, after 10 months of being unable to conceive at 26 years old - I may have exaggerated slightly to boost me to a year, but I feel like I know somethings up anyway.

I had a progesterone blood test in advance but nothing has shown up due to my cycle being long that month (ovulation was way off) so was inconclusive.
So the gynaecologist has instructed me to get 5x blood samples for this cycle at my GP, then has referred me to get a hysterosalpingogram, which I am yet to book in. She also took a swab which I think was to confirm no STDs?!

The thought of a dye entering my ovaries scares me, I have anxiety so I worry about everything anyway. Realistically I know they wouldn't do anything to damage them ... obviously! But my worried mind makes me think otherwise, I can't help it. Lots of googling doesn't say anything of the sort, just some comments saying it hurts (I'm not bothered about that, I'll do whatever is necessary) does anything have any positive experiences to share please? I'll have to be having it soon as you need it early in your cycle, I'm on day 2 now so need to call up to book.

Thank you xx

I had one a couple of weeks ago, they put a clear liquid up which shows up on the X-rays. I was given antibiotics on the day. As far as I’m aware this is a safe procedure. I didn’t find it painful, it was uncomfortable but so is everything involved in fertility unfortunately.

You will have a chance to speak with the person who is doing the procedure who will answer your questions and you will fill in a consent form. They then put in a speculum, put the dye up and get the images they need, it is useful to identify structural issues affecting the uterus or tubes.

I had a HSG after two years of trying and not falling pregnant. The scan didn't show any blockages but I fell pregnant naturally the cycle after my HSG.