I finally decided it is time to go back for a second HSG since the first one showed a "possible" blocked left tube. The doctor stated it was not conclusive... however, a second would be. My hope is that it was just a spasm considering the nurse had to root around in there to unsuccessfully locate the opening in my cervix (not overly comfortable). Once it was located, I would have (if I was not laying down at the time) doubled over in pain after the catheter was inserted and expanded. Of course, then the catheter decided to come out (no wonder it felt fine after that!). So it was back to inserting and expanding for a second time... it felt no better that time. Once everything was in place, they dye was injected and expanded the uterus until it went out the right tube (also a bit painful). He injected one more burst of dye to check on the second tube with no luck. I cannot describe the discomfort I went through for that procedure.
and reliving it right now really makes me second guess my choice to get it done again...
But it is my hope my left tube spasmed with all the poking and prodding and that if I take a muscle relaxer prior to going in, I will be less apt to tense up as much. That is my hope. Otherwise, I am subjecting myself to a great deal of pain with a hefty price tag... for nothing. I certainly hope things will be more productive this go around!
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