I've done two hysterosonograms and one hysterosalpingogram and feel comfortable saying that a lot depends on the doctor. My first hysterosonogram was done up at Hopkins and on a scale of pap smear being a 1 and a D&C being a 10, it was very close to a 1. Last Friday, I had a hysterosalpingogram done by a different doctor at Washington Hospital Center (I'm cycling out of state but doing testing here) and again very close to a 1. On Monday, I had a hysterosonogram by a different doctor that was much closer to a 6-7.

The difference? The first two doctors took the time to understand the tilt of my uterus and how that impacts the placement of my cervix. Doctor #3 (a radiologist) couldn't even get the speculum in without causing an immense amount of pain. I should have known then it was going to be painful.

I had the Hysterosonogram this morning. OMG! They should put people asleep to do these. First the clamp hurt like hell and was cold. Then when they inserted the tube into my Cervix and I started cramping. Then they used the balloon. That put me threw the roof! I scream like I was having natural childbirth, and verbally demand they stop right now. I knew nothing of the procedure before, so I wasn't scared or leary. I am not a wimp, or a fragile person, but this procedure caused unbelievable pain. I bet a man invented this barbaric procedure. It bet they don't do this to a mans penis without some sort of pain killer. They can just remove my uterus, if they are worried about it! At least I would get treated like a human and receive some pain killers! This pain lasted for 3 hours after the procedure and I am still bleeding bright red blood.

I want to post about this, because you see so many scary stories, and my experience was different. I've had three, and none were painful. Mildly uncomfortable, yes, but only momentarily.

The first one, I had a blocked tube, and you could see the hydrosalpinx on the screen. It was kind of shitty emotionally, because the doctor was all ho-hum, this will be fine, until he saw the blockage. I was just starting the whole ART process, and had no idea what I was in for, so I was a little confused and scared. But it was not painful.

I did a second two years later to qualify for a shared risk DE program. Again, fine, and pain-free. And then a third six months later to see if there was another blockage since tested embryos weren't implanting. (no.)

For me (and everyone will be different) it was mildly uncomfortable, but not much different than a pap. The worst part in my third one was having a conversation with my doctor with my ass in the air.

I took two Advil an hour before and it basically felt like a PAP(which to me is nothing)...good luck!

I have bad cramping as well from HSG. It was also explained to me that ppl who usually get cramping during the period will typically get this as well. For me, it was also backache as I have a retroverted uterus.

My doctor took absolutely no time to explain the procedure and got me right in the stirrups. The pressure from the speculum was the worst I'd ever had. I moaned out in pain several times while inserting the catheter and was actually asked to not tense my butt. I had cramping for the rest of the day! It was incredibly uncomfortable and a pretty painful procedure!

OP, I had abnormal bleeding like you say. Metformin took care of it quite nicely. The thing about abnormal bleeding is you "clean out" well, so it shouldn't affect the HSG. I would insist the nurse you are dealing with check with your doctor if bleeding is an issue. When I scheduled a surgery, the nurse was trying to schedule it around my period, while RE said NBG, we'll just flush you out. Check with the person who will be doing the procedure.

I could feel my HSG, but I can't say it was painful.

Had my exam today and my oh my was that the worst pain I've ever encountered in my 32yrs. Took 3 Advils before but that didn't help. My husband stood there and just held my hand as tears streamed down my face. Worst 10min ever!!!! This procedure is very traumatizing and they need to offer woman some form of a sedative

is anyone got pregnant after hysterosongram please tell me I have done it and could not get pregnant after that before I use to get every time

Anonymous wrote:Oh why I haven't read this blog before?!?

Well, because I wasn't even informed what the examination (just an hour ago) will look like prior to coming to my appointment, so I cheerfully set in that chair and was being all curious about the 'new' way they will look at my uterus.
When that tube for inserting the solution touched whatever there inside, I nearly fainted! I was totally unprepared and shocked, cause my doctor just casually told me this might be a bit uncomfortable, but that was PAIN. He immediately stopped and took it out, as I was crying and nearly vomiting. I felt completely lousy and ashamed of myself that I didn't manage to overcome that pain, but it was unbearable and even more because it was unexpected. So, the examination wasn't done at the end, and I am a bit annoyed now that he didn't prepare me for this, I would've taken some painkillers or whatever...now I have no results, just wet shoes from rain, lingering pain in my tummy and the next meeting waiting for me at work

PS. He said that the other option would be to put me to sleep...yaay

I've had some pretty uncomfortable procedures for which I've been awake. Several of them involved biopsying sensitive areas and they never put me to sleep, I just got a lot of Vicodin and I really didn't give a sh*t what they were doing. It seems like that would be a good option here.

Do you like your Dr.? It seems absurd that this was his suggestion. Sorry the procedure is so painful for you!

Oh why I haven't read this blog before?!?

Well, because I wasn't even informed what the examination (just an hour ago) will look like prior to coming to my appointment, so I cheerfully set in that chair and was being all curious about the 'new' way they will look at my uterus.
When that tube for inserting the solution touched whatever there inside, I nearly fainted! I was totally unprepared and shocked, cause my doctor just casually told me this might be a bit uncomfortable, but that was PAIN. He immediately stopped and took it out, as I was crying and nearly vomiting. I felt completely lousy and ashamed of myself that I didn't manage to overcome that pain, but it was unbearable and even more because it was unexpected. So, the examination wasn't done at the end, and I am a bit annoyed now that he didn't prepare me for this, I would've taken some painkillers or whatever...now I have no results, just wet shoes from rain, lingering pain in my tummy and the next meeting waiting for me at work

PS. He said that the other option would be to put me to sleep...yaay

After my transvaginal ultrasound showed a polyp, I was scheduled for a hysterosonogram. I went online to read up on womens' experiences with it and got myself so worked up. I couldn't believe how some people felt fine while others pass out from the pain. I had no idea how I would react and I was scared - badly. I was more frightened of the catheter going through my cervix than I was the cramping, because I've been dealing with terrible cramping anyway. I took 3 Aleve prior. I can tell you that the catheter part was completely painless (for me). I was shocked when they said it was already in. They used a balloon too, which I'd heard was painful but I felt nothing really. DEFINITELY not painful. The saline being injected did cause immediate cramping, which alarmed me because it was so sudden, but it wasn't "pain". Just some very heavy cramps that subsided once they were done putting the saline in. I did some deep breathing and that part only lasted maybe 2 minutes. In short, it wasn't my favorite thing to do but I wouldn't worry if I had to do it again. Just kind of like an extreme Pap smear. Please don't do what I did and let anxiety take over. Honestly, the worrying was far worse than the procedure itself!

I am 62 years old so obviously fertility is not an issue. I had a HSG this morning due to some abnormal bleeding. I took Tylenol before hand, and also a Xanax just to get less anxious. The procedure is not pleasant, but it was not that painful either. My doctor did have me wait a couple of weeks to schedule the procedure until the bleeding stopped, and he did say that the procedure cannot be done if you are bleeding. A specialist did a sonogram first, and then my gynecologist completed the procedure with the saline. The second part is definitely more painful. A nurse held my hand, and I also popped a mint into my mouth and both were distractions that helped get through the most uncomfortable part. Afterwards I did have cramping and a bit of bleeding. It's not a long procedure, so at least you can tell yourself that it will be over quickly.

Don't be surprised if you have some pain in the coming days. I had that from all the saline in my system, until it reabsorbed/flushed out.

I've had one that cramped and one that didn't. take some advil/tyleno...and it all resolves very quickly.