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12-19-2012 at 5:32 PM
svega232
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HSG!

Hi ladies,

I just joined today so I'm excited to finally discuss "ttc after 35" with women who are in the same situation. I started my fertility testing last week. I had my ultrasound which was easy. Then, I had my Sono on Monday which was not so good for me. I actually passed out from the severe cramps I got when the balloon was inflated and saline injected. Now, tomorrow I have the HSG test and I am beyond nervous. I have read so many reviews on how painful it is. Luckily my doctor prescribed some Valium and pain meds for me! 
 
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12-19-2012 at 9:34 PM
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Good Luck, lots of ladies here breezed through the procedure, it was not so nice for me, but its over quick. I was very grateful DH came with me cause i couldn't drive and was completely wiped the rest of the day. Don't worry to much, it may be uncomfortable but its over really quick!!
My Ovulation Chart Me: 40 DH: 45. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11, 3 cycles clomid with Ob, 1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob, Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12 clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN 1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN. 2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid. 3/29/13 laparoscopy - lft ovary attached to uterine wall & imobile fallopian tube fixed & on bcp. Hoping this ends our streak of bfn's! Started bravelle 5/2/13..... 
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12-19-2012 at 9:46 PM
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I was so nervous before mine, you read a lot of stories about how bad it is. I will say that for me it was an extremely weird and uncomfortable feeling, but luckily it was very fast. As soon as they took everything out I felt fine, just some minor cramping and spotting. I hope yours goes well, I think the anticipation of it is worse than anything, good luck!
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12-20-2012 at 7:24 AM
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I just had mine done this month & it was fine.  Very little pain - just pressure.  Once the procedure was over I was crampy the rest of the day like AF was coming. I drove myself to & from the hospital & did laundry when I got home.  I did spot for about 5 days, which is a lot compared to others.  To me it was not bad at all, I had a very good experience.  Don't worry yourself over it.  Just make sure to take Ibuprofen before the proceedure & take more after the proceedure.  GL
My Ovulation Chart || Ovulation Calendar Me 42, DH 34 - TTC #1 since June 2012. 9/12 3-day testing: TSH 3.76, T4 Free 1.1, LH 6.1, FSH 7.4, Prolactin 9.0, Estradiol 56. 12/12 HSG done & my tubes are clear!! 1/22/13 3-day testing: TSH 6.2, FSH 7.7, AMH 0.86, Estradiol 54, Prolactin 10.5. Thyroid almost doubled (hmmm), started Synthroid 2/4/13 and also 15,000 of Vit D 1/wk. 2/26/13 RE says I am in great shape, but DH has MFI - extremly low count along with morphology & motility issues. RE said IUI would be a waste, that IVF with ICSI is what he thinks we should do. Insurance does not cover IVF.... :( DH trying Fertility Blend to help his numbers. 4/15/13 tested my thyroid level again & I am down to 2.71. Too bad I gained 10lbs & I am more tired than I was prior to the meds. 
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12-21-2012 at 8:58 AM
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Thank you ladies! To my greatest relief, the procedure went really good yesterday and it was not as painful as I expected. Yes, I think the anticipation was worst! I started to shed some tears laying on the table but the Doctor was great! I did feel a little pressure and I had to turn onto my right side. That's when the cramps started getting a little more intense but it was over quick. I think the Valium and Tramadol (pain med) helped too. Also my hubby was allowed in the room with me so he held my hand thru it which was also a relief. Now that all the testing is over and everything is ok, hopefully we can get preggers soon!! Good luck to all who are TTC as well!Smile
 
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12-21-2012 at 10:05 AM
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I wish I had valium when I had mine.  
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12-21-2012 at 11:25 AM
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So glad to hear you had a good experience.  I had two nurses & the dr in the room when I had mine done & the one nurse automatically grabbed my hand & held it.  It was such a sweet gesture.
My Ovulation Chart || Ovulation Calendar Me 42, DH 34 - TTC #1 since June 2012. 9/12 3-day testing: TSH 3.76, T4 Free 1.1, LH 6.1, FSH 7.4, Prolactin 9.0, Estradiol 56. 12/12 HSG done & my tubes are clear!! 1/22/13 3-day testing: TSH 6.2, FSH 7.7, AMH 0.86, Estradiol 54, Prolactin 10.5. Thyroid almost doubled (hmmm), started Synthroid 2/4/13 and also 15,000 of Vit D 1/wk. 2/26/13 RE says I am in great shape, but DH has MFI - extremly low count along with morphology & motility issues. RE said IUI would be a waste, that IVF with ICSI is what he thinks we should do. Insurance does not cover IVF.... :( DH trying Fertility Blend to help his numbers. 4/15/13 tested my thyroid level again & I am down to 2.71. Too bad I gained 10lbs & I am more tired than I was prior to the meds. 
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12-28-2012 at 3:07 PM
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Thank you Qzees. Yes, such a small gesture helps so much. That was nice of her to do that. It makes a huge difference when a nurse and/or doctor "cares".
 
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