PCOS Messages for January, 2002: Re: Help! HSG on Monday!

Re: Help! HSG on Monday!

From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:25:30 -0600 (CST)

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Hi!

I have also had this test done. I know that I was on Glucophage for a short period of time right around then. I'm not sure if I had it during the test or not.

As for the test itself, to be blunt, I'm really small down there if you know what I mean and I kept squeezing out the catheter! They insert a catheter through your cervix and inject a dye so that they can see your uterus and your tubes. I've heard horror stories about this test. But honestly, it felt like simply really bad period cramps. The insertion of the catheter really wasn't bad either and I had to have it inserted about four times! So I guess I had it worse than most women. My doctor kept apologizing and kind of giggled and said that I had practically had four of these tests! I was a bit sensitive for a day or so but the whole thing was uncomfortable but for me it wasn't bad at all.

Don't be scared! This is an important test! I also spotted a little. You might want to give your doctor a quick call about the Glucophage. I'm not a doctor but I can't think of a reason why Glucophage could hurt the results of an x-ray.

I agree that a pain reliever could be a good idea. I would not use aspirin however since it can thin your blood and there is a small chance that the procedure could cause an injury that could make you bleed. They may have you sign release forms like I did because of the SMALL chance of injury. You wouldn't want your blood to be thinned if that was the case. Hope it goes well for you! Again, don't be scared. Important info will be gleened! God bless! Tera

At Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Anne wrote: >
>Shelley,
>Thanks so much for your response. I am very concerned about being
>diagnosed with PCOS. I guess I was hoping we would not get to the
>HSG...
>Thanks for your encouragement!
>
>At Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Shelley wrote:
>>
>>HI there! :) Unfortunately, I don't know about whether
>>or not you can take Gluc a few days before.
>>i HAVE had the test done though. It was quite
>>uncomfortable, but that was partly because My tubes
>>were blocked and he pushed the dye through to unblock
>>them. Also, I would recommend taking one or two
>>Tylenol(not Aspirin) an hour before.
>>It only takes a few minutes and you may have some
>>period like cramps for a few hours afterwards. I also
>>had a little spotting for the rest of the day.
>>I hope this helps a little. :)
>>
>>Shelley
>>--- Anne <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:
>>> Has anyone had an HSG? I am having this test on
>>> Monday and am not sure
>>> what to expect. I also found in old postings that
>>> you should not take
>>> glucophage for a few days before it. My doctor did
>>> not mention this and
>>> I am on glucophage.
>>> Any help or insight is greatly appreciated!
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> --
>>> Anne
>>>
>>
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>
>--
>Anne
>

--
Tera

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