Why is it that they telll you to refrain from sex before the HSG test? I am going to have one done next week.?

Answer 1

This is because they want to make sure you are not pregnant prior to the HSG because of the radiation used during the study. Where I work, we get around this in a different way. We don't restrict sex, but we do the HSG within the 10 day period after the start of your period. We call this the ten day rule:

"The 'ten day rule' states that radiological procedures in women of child bearing age that involve the abdomen or pelvis should only be carried out during first 10 days after a menstrual period of normal duration and intensity."

http://www.kem.edu/dept/radiology/Info2.htm

"The hysterosalpingography procedure is best performed one week after menstruation but before ovulation to make certain that you are not pregnant during the exam."

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=hysterosalp

I know of no other reason why you would be asked to refrain from sex between now and your appointment.......

Answer 2

Because if you're pregnant, the HSG will ruin the pregnancy.

Answer 3

I was told to use condoms, in the event of an early pregnancy that wasnt detected yet, and good thing I never ended up having it, because I was in fact pregnant and had no idea!

Answer 4

Hi. You do NOT want to be pregnant. http://www.sharedjourney.com/define/hsg.html

Answer 5

That's odd... I was never told that!