I have pcos and I need to have a test to look if my felopion tubes are open or not.they put a tube to the tube

Question

to the felopion tubes. has anyone here had this test? is it very painful?

Answer 1

I also have PCOS and had the test done. The correct term is HSG or hysterosalpingogram. I will go step by step of what was done and the pain I felt for each part. Remember though every woman is different and my tubes were clear other than a little debris they pushed out. Also remember if your tubes are blocked it may hurt from slightly to extremely painful. Oh and every place is different too so of course it may not be done exactly like this for you but almost.

Step 1: You undress and have to put a gown on. The technician or doctor will check around down there first I guess for infections. She may ask you a few questions about your periods and such.

Step 2: They use a speculum to open you up. That doesn't hurt but is uncomfortable a little. Oh they clean you down there with some type of liquid before starting. It was cold to me. No pain yet.

Step 3: They put this balloon thingy (it is very small...ask to see it if it would make you feel better) inside my uterus. This is the only part that actually hurt. It felt like 1 bad cramp but it didn't last long at all like maybe 15 seconds.

Step 4: They insert a catheter in your uterus. I didn't feel this. Through the catheter they will insert the dye. I was able to see this since they had a screen for patients to watch. I saw it go through my uterus and into my tubes. It was really neat. The dye didn't hurt at all. I did see it kinda stop for a second but then push through. She said I had a debris blockage (loose tissue from not having a period regular) and a tipped uterus.

Step 5: They clean you up a little. You are allowed to go to the bathroom to clean up more. They gave me a rag and towel and soap to clean up. I put on my clothes and that was it. You may bleed or spot for a day or two. I did spot the next day and that was it. I also felt a little crampy but they weren't hard cramps.

Three side notes...
(1)I asked the doctor to tell me everything she was about to do before she did it and if it might be painful. She did this and it eased my mind. Also if the nurse is able ask her to hold your hand to begin with during the balloon part. I did this because I was terrified. I had never had anything at all done at a hospital so I was scared to death.
(2)They wouldn't let my husband in at all and it is scary going alone.
(3)After an HSG your fertility chances increases. I took clomid the same cycle and literally got pregnant 3 days after the HSG. If you want you can ask your doctor about taking clomid the next cycle.

Good luck and let me know how it goes. When is your test?

Answer 2

I don't know if this is the test you are having, but last week I had a histosalpingram done (or HSG). What happens is, you go to the hospital, you get put up in stirrups on the table, they dialate your cervix, insert a tiny catheter into the cervix, and inject dye into your uterus. Then, the make you tilt to one side, then to the other to see if the contrast goes into your tubes, and has normal spillage. They take pictures the entire time this is going on.

Supposed to be about 15 min long, and it will feel like your worst day of cramps.

I have to be honest here.

This is the worst thing I've been through to date.. BUT there is a reason for that.

Apparently, I have a longer vagina and deeper cervix, and she did not have a long speculum to use, cause everyone in that day had the same thing, and all the long speculum's were unsterilized. She rammed a short speculum into my vagina, hit off the roof .. i dunno but it felt like into a bone.. and kept pushing. Because it was shorter, she couldn't really get to my cervix to put the cath in. She called in another guy, who came in, and with NO sedation, numbing medicine or anything, stuck 2 ... what i like to call fish hooks cause they looked like 2- 8 inch fish hooks.. stuck them on either side of my cervix, pulled, and lifted it up.

This is not common, and I can't even tell you how horrible the rest of the week was, but it was worth it to know everything was open.

Answer 3

my husband and i have been trying for a baby for 6 years and we have done all sort of test at the hospital.
the test to check your felopion tubes is nothing i was quite fascinated by this as our hospital explain every thing as they went along just keep relaxed i had to put on a gown they inserted the duck as i call it to open up the cervix and the put in a very thin tube you don't feel anything and you get to watch on a screen and then it is over,just keep relaxed.good luck

Answer 4

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

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.

You may need to sign a consent form that says you understand the risks of a hysterosalpingogram and agree to have the test done. Talk to your health professional about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will indicate.

How It Is Done
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.

How It Feels
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.

After the test
After the test, some of the contrast material will leak out of the vagina. You also may have slight vaginal bleeding for several days after the test. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice:

Heavy vaginal bleeding (more than one tampon or menstrual pad per hour).
A fever.
Severe abdominal pain.
Vaginal bleeding that continues for more than 3 to 4 days.

Answer 5

hi ive had this test ! (ive got pcos too!)

its called a lap & dye test (i think) it feels a bit like a smear test.

they you lay flat on a table and they insert some dye, then they scan the tummy and watch on the screen to see if the dye goes all the way through.

it doesnt hurt as much as you might think it will and it doesnt last very long either you just have to try and relax and its over quite quickly i'm sure your results will be fine x