My dr. wants me to have the ultrasound where they plce the dye in your cervix to evaluate your uterus and?

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follopian tubes? Has anyone had this done? Is it painful? If I do this on Day 12 does that mean I can't try to conceive this month? How soon can I have intercourse after this procedure? HELP

Answer 1

I had this done and know of several other people that have had it done. For me it was mostly pain free...very little pain. The doctor could tell right away that my tubes had severe blockage and that is why I wasn't conceiving. I don't know how this affects you trying to conceive but we got pregnant very soon after this and I was told sometimes the dye itself can take care of any blockage you might have!

Answer 2

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test that examines the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area. It often is done for women who are unable to become pregnant (infertile).

During a hysterosalpingogram, a dye called contrast material is injected through a thin tube that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. Because the uterus and the fallopian tubes are connected, the contrast material will flow into the fallopian tubes. As the contrast material passes through the uterus and fallopian tubes, continuous X-ray pictures are taken. The pictures can reveal problems such as an injury or abnormal structure of the uterus or fallopian tubes, or blockage that would prevent an egg passing through a fallopian tube from reaching the uterus. Blockage also could prevent sperm from traveling into a fallopian tube and fertilizing an egg. A hysterosalpingogram also may detect abnormalities on the inside of the uterus that might prevent a fertilized egg from attaching (implanting) to the uterine wall.

A hysterosalpingogram is done to:

Detect a blocked fallopian tube. The test often is done for a woman who is having difficulty becoming pregnant. An infection that causes severe scarring of the fallopian tubes can block the tubes, preventing pregnancy. Occasionally a hysterosalpingogram will open a blocked tube.
Identify problems of the uterus, such as an abnormal shape or structure, an injury, polyps, fibroids, adhesions, or a foreign object in the uterus. These types of problems may cause painful menstrual periods or repeated miscarriages.
Determine whether surgery to reverse a tubal ligation has been successful.
Determine the success of a tubal ligation, if there is a question about the success of this surgery. However, this is rare.
This test should be done 2 to 5 days after your menstrual period has ended to be sure you are not pregnant. It should also be done before you ovulate (unless you are using contraception) to avoid the possibility of using X-rays during an early pregnancy. You may want to bring along a sanitary napkin to wear after the test because some leakage of the X-ray contrast material may occur along with slight bleeding.
A hysterosalpingogram usually is done by a radiologist in the X-ray room of a hospital or clinic. The doctor may be assisted by a radiology technologist and a nurse. A gynecologist or a doctor who specializes in infertility (reproductive endocrinologist) also may help with the test.

Before the test begins, you may be offered a sedative or ibuprofen (such as Advil) to help you relax and to reduce the chance of uterine cramping. You will need to take off your clothes below the waist and drape a paper or cloth covering around your waist. You will empty your bladder and then lie on your back on an examination table with your feet raised and supported by stirrups. This allows your doctor to easily examine your vagina and surrounding area.

An X-ray may be taken to ensure that there is nothing in the large intestine (colon) that could block the view of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Sometimes a laxative or enema is given a few hours before the procedure to empty the large intestine.

Your doctor will insert an instrument with smooth, curved blades (speculum) into your vagina. The speculum gently spreads apart the vaginal walls, allowing the inside of the vagina and the cervix to be seen. The cervix may be grasped and held in place with a clamp (called a tenaculum). The cervix is then cleaned and a stiff tube (cannula) or a flexible tube (catheter) is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. The X-ray contrast material, which may be either a water-soluble or oil-soluble dye, is injected through the tube. If the fallopian tubes are normal, the contrast material will flow through them and spill into the abdominal cavity where it will be absorbed naturally by the body. If a fallopian tube is blocked by scar tissue, the contrast material will not pass through. The X-ray pictures are viewed on a video monitor during the test. If a view from the side is needed, the examination table may be tilted or you may be asked to change position.

After the test, the cannula or catheter is removed. This test usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.

You may need to have another pelvic X-ray taken the next day.

Avoid douching or sexual intercourse for 2 weeks after the test to reduce the risk of infection.

You probably will feel some cramping similar to menstrual cramps during the test. The amount and length of the discomfort depends upon the condition of the fallopian tubes, the type of contrast material used, and the pressure used for injecting the contrast material. Contrast material injected at high pressure into a blocked tube can produce severe pain that can last for several hours. Abdominal or pelvic discomfort can be greater after the procedure if oil-based contrast material was used instead of water-soluble contrast.

I had it done and I only had slight cramping no pain. You can see everyone on the screen. Real cool to look at. Good luck.

Answer 3

This is the updated version of a hysterosalpinogram, and a lot less uncomfortable. It doesn't hurt...just uncomfortable. You will bleed a little after the procedure. Take a couple of advil about 20 minutes before the procedure. The transvaginal u/s is just a wand a little thicker than your thumb. Tehy put a condom over it and ask you to insert it into your vagina. Nothing too it. You may have to pass on trying to conceieve this month. Ask your Dr.

Answer 4

i had this done in december, this test is nothing more then a pap smear. it there is discomfort because you have a cathider in your bladder and the doctor is very close to your privates, as long as you dont have any problems there shouldnt be any real pain. i took some motrin before mine. the only problem we had was, that i was scared and tense and so my cervix would not open for him to put the tube in, so we said he was just going to stop, so i told him to try one more time.. i did as much relaxing and untensed my muscles, and he got it right in. so just take some pain meds before hand. the test only takes a few minutes. we were told that it wouldnt mess up my ovulation or chances of pregnancy because
a. the fluid would just run back out my cervix
or
b. it would flow out of my tubes and be absorbed by my body.
i had asked my doctor if there was anythign i should stay away from or not do after it and he told me no, that there was nothing to worry about.

Answer 5

It is somewhat painful but goes by quickly. Day 12 is kind of late to have it done--most radiologists want it done before day 9 or 10. You can try to conceive that month. You can have intercourse 24hours after the procedure if there is no bleeding. If there is bleeding you need to wait 24hours after it stops before having intercourse.

Answer 6

I have not had this done yet but am expecting it soon. I have heard different things from different women. Some have said it hurt others said it hasn't. After the procedure I have heard different things as well....some seem to recover quickly while others are sick and out of it for a week. I do believe that you should wait a couple of months after the procedure to start trying again.

Answer 7

I had this done. It's a little weird, but pretty cool to watch actually.
I think there was a little cramping afterward, but not much. It may actually clear any small blockage that you have in your tubes. I think you can have intercourse right afterward, although the dye might leak out a little (I don't remember that happening.) You could still get pregnant this month. Definitely.

Answer 8

I'VE HAD THIS DONE A COUPLE OF TIMES. IT'S CALLED A TRANS-VAGINAL ULTRASOUND. THE LAST ONE I HAD WAS VERY PAINFUL. THEY WERE LOOKING AT MY FALLOPIAN TUBES. I HAD AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY IN MY LEFT FALLOPIAN TUBE AND EVERY TIME THEY PUT THE PROBE ON MY LEFT SIDE IT WOULD HURT LIKE HELL!!!!!! I SUPPOSE IF I DIDN'T HAVE THAT ECTOPIC PREGNANCY THEN IT WOULDN'T OF HURTED. IN FACT, THE LAST TIME I WAS CHECKED TRANS-VAGINALLY, AFTER THE ECTOPIC HAD PASSED, IT WAS PAINLESS. IT DOSEN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T TRY TO CONCEIVE THIS MONTH UNLESS YOUR DR. SAYS SO. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE SEX AFTER IT'S OVER, UNLESS YOUR DR. TELLS YOU NOT TO. IT'S NOT LIKE IT'S A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR ANYTHING. ALL THEY DO IS PUT THIS PLASTIC THING OVER THE PROBE LIKE A CONDOM AND PUT SOME LUBRICANT ON IT AND, THEY USUALLY HAVE U INSERT IT YOURSELF AND ONCE U HAVE IT IN THERE THEY MOVE IT WHERE IT NEEDS TO GO..... DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, JUST RELAX!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 9

Ok it is a little uncomfortable... a lot of pressure. Women ussually ovulate on day 15 ish so you can still try. There are actually studies that say it increases your fertility due to washing out your uterus. Good luck! (Its not to bad)