What should I expect with an HSG (hysterosalpingogram)?
For me, it was a little worse than the usual HSG because my uterus kept spasming to push the dye out, causing the balloon to deflate. As a result, they had to inject the dye 4 times and eventually gave up. The second time I went in, they used a different procedure which did not involve a balloon and this was much more successul. If you can handle menstrual cramps, you can handle this procedure. It feels like a strong menstrual cramp right when they inject the dye but it only lasts a few seconds and you definitely feel relief after the dye makes its way out of the tubes. My tubes were clear though but I have heard that the experience can be more painful when the tubes are blocked. One thing I would suggest, that I opted for the second time was valium. I only took one but I should have taken 2. Take it about an hour before your procedure (do not combine with grapefruit juice). It is a muscle relaxer and will help prevent cramping/ spasming. Ask for pregnancy safe antibiotics before and a
