Why was my HSG so painful?

Why was my HSG so painful?

Is the HSG procedure painful? Many women feel some cramping, especially when the dye is injected. Women who have a blocked fallopian tube may feel intense pain. Over-the-counter pain medicines such as ibuprofen can help relieve this pain or discomfort.

Which catheter is used in HSG?

In patients submitted to HSG, the use of a balloon catheter, in comparison with a metal cannula, reduces pain during the procedure and up to one hour after it and can also reduce nausea.

What is filling defect in HSG?

If a “filling defect” (an area where the dye does not fill the uterine cavity) is seen in the uterine cavity, it is possible that a fibroid, polyp or scar tissue is present. A fibroid is a benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus. Fibroids are very common and present in up to 40% of all women.

Can HSG cause ectopic pregnancy?

Background: Even after demonstrated bilateral tubal occlusion during posthysteroscopic sterilization hysterosalpingogram (HSG), incorrect location of the micro-inserts can result in unplanned pregnancy and potential ectopic location.

Does HSG clear blocked tubes?

(Though HSG cannot repair or open the serious blockages.) If this is the case, the HSG test result will show unblocked fallopian tubes. However, some contrast may seem to stop and then continue on the x-ray. This may be the dye breaking through very thin adhesions.

How is HSG test done?

In HSG, a thin tube is threaded through the vagina and cervix. A substance known as contrast material is injected into the uterus. A series of X-rays, or fluoroscopy, follows the dye, which appears white on X-ray, as it moves into the uterus and then into the tubes.

Does HSG flush out sperm?

Eggs and sperm can survive in a woman after an HSG scan, we have seen many examples where and HSG was performed and pregnancy had still continued without any problems, so yes it is possible for the eggs and sperm to survive after an HSG.