So I had my HSG test about an hour ago and I wanted to come on here to maybe help some people that are as terrified as I was. Even though I know I shouldn’t have, I looked up every single comment on people’s HSG test experiences possible, watched so many YouTube videos, etc. my husband thought I was nuts. All looking into it did was lead me to being terrified. I was so anxious this morning to the point that when the nurse called me in I immediately started crying. So dramatic but hey, I was scared. Her and the doctor knew instantly that I was looking stuff up lol. They had me lay on the table and pretty much everything is like a Pap smear besides the catheter and dye. Now I will say, especially after doing my own research, everyone’s experience is different. But to be completely honest, Pap smears (which don’t really bother me) are more uncomfortable than an HSG. The speculum is what hurt the most but really it was just uncomfortable. I feel like they open you up more than they do for a Pap. I didn’t feel the catheter, I only felt a tiny pinch with the balloon, and I didn’t even know they put the dye in until they were done. My tubes weren’t blocked so that could be a reason why it didn’t hurt. To be honest, just slightly uncomfortable is how it all was to me. Again, just my experience. After reading some people’s experiences, I feel very blessed that it was that easy for me. I am having some cramping now but nothing more than period cramps. Moral of the story, seriously try not to let others experiences take over your mind. Everyone is different. The anticipation was WAY worse than the actual test. Best of luck and baby dust to all!