u/No_Grapefruit_4942

Hi ladies! Wondering if anyone has been in similar situation. I have PCOS - my symptoms are only elevated testosterone and very long/irregular cycles. It was also confirmed with internal ultrasound as I had a ton of follicles and my AMH is also very high. My husband and I initially inquired into IVF due to a genetic issue that was flagged during testing on my end. Initially discussion was that due to low risk of full blown expansion (fragile x), assuming all else is well, I could still try naturally or do some type of clomid/timed intercourse option. I had my HSG last week and although the tubes were open, the doctor flagged that one tube is dilated and it also appears I have some scar tissue at the bottom of both tubes. They’re not blocked but they interfered with how the dye exited the tube and entered the cavity, which the doctor was concerned about. She recommended jumping straight to IVF due to the potential endometriosis/tube issue as well as my PCOS and irregular ovulation. Anyone been in this position before? How did your IVF cycles go? It’s been quite discouraging but I’m considering just moving forward instead of putting it off. Might as well kill two birds with one stone with IVF (genetic + tubes/PCOS). Any thoughts and comments are welcome! In my late twenties and my partners semen analysis came back with no issue! Thanks!!! Xoxo

Hi everyone! I’m currently in process of doing all preliminary fertility diagnostics and the last thing I had to do was my HSG which I was tweaking about. There are SO many horror stories all over the internet and it made me so scared I even considered not going through with it. That’s why I’m sharing my positive experience to encourage people to not be scared and to hopefully show that it can be a great experience as well.

I took 800 mg an hour before and then also requested Valium which I took in office 30 min before the HSG. My anxiety was intense but the Valium definitely helped immensely and I feel that it also helped my muscles relax and overall made the experience smoother. The doctor explained everything to me super thoroughly and walked me through every step. I’m so relieved to say it was truly the easiest thing ever. I didn’t feel any pressure or cramping when the dye was pushed in and I literally thought she hadn’t started when she told me it was over. I was lucky in that my tubes were open which makes the experience a lot less intense. I would rate it a 0 on the pain scale and just a 1/10 for the discomfort which just came from the speculum. I truly found pap smears to be more unpleasant.

I’m fully aware that I’m very lucky and this is not to dismiss the very real, painful and traumatic experiences that other women have with their HSG. Just wanted to share a positive story for those who are looking for them ahead of their own procedure. Sending hugs to everyone going through this process! You got this!