How much HSG is painful?

The most frequent side effect of HSG is pain. Fortunately, it is short-lived, but up to 72% to 80% of patients report mild to moderate pain during the procedure (7,8). Because of this side effect, many different methods have been used to prevent pain perception during HSG.

How do you feel after HSG test?

There are several fairly common side effects associated with HSG tests: abdominal pain and/or discomfort, feeling crampy or achy, and vaginal spotting and/or watery discharge. When spotting or discharge occurs, we encourage patients to use sanitary napkins or pads as opposed to tampons.

Should I rest after HSG test?

After your HSG test, you should recover very quickly and be back to your normal activities by the next day. If any of the side effects become severe, you should contact your doctor right away. Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever are not normal side-effects and should be investigated immediately.

How can I ease the pain of HSG?

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. Speak to your doctor about taking pain medication 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure to prevent or reduce pain during the test.

Which is more painful HSG or saline sonogram?

A saline-infused ultrasound provides an accurate, minimally invasive option with less discomfort than HSG to evaluate women who may be infertile.

Can HSG unblock tubes?

The HSG procedure allows about 5% of infertile couples to be diagnosed with blocked tubes, which indicates that the egg and sperm can never meet. In the past, this has meant surgery to unblock the tubes. These days, couples can be referred to IVF.

Is HSG test painful?

Some women do experience HSG test pain as they suffer from cramping in their abdomen during and immediately after the procedure. This HSG test pain is considered to be normal. There are very few HSG test side effects. Most women can resume their normal lives within a few hours of the test once the pain has subsided.

How is the HSG test used in radiology?

The HSG test is used to determine where and what type of blockage is present, if any. The HSG test is a radiology test. This involves the use of a scanning machine which is used to prepare the images of the uterus and fallopian tubes. In order to clearly mark out these areas, a contrast material needs to be filled…

What to expect after a hysterosalpingogram ( HSG ) test?

The technologist will position you on the exam table. The technologist and radiologist will be available to answer any questions. The patient may experience vaginal spotting (bleeding) and pelvic cramps for 1 day after the procedure. Tylenol may be taken as indicated after the procedure for pain relief.

What does it mean when your HSG comes back blocked?

This is when the dye doesn’t get past the uterus and into the tubes. The blockage appears to be right where the fallopian tube and uterus meet. If this happens, the doctor may repeat the test another time or order a different test to confirm. An HSG can show that the tubes are blocked, but it can’t explain why.