Fertility Workup- who’s had it?

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Who’s had a fertility workup? We’re the labs helpful? How was the HSG? Any words on helping calm hubby’s nerves for his part?

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Yes and yes it was helpful. We found out that my very healthy husband had significant sperm issues which were likely preventing us from conceiving, and that all was good with me - which eventually translated to being great candidates for IVF/ICSI (currently 5w pregnant from that). HSG was no big deal for me, a little cramping and weird sensation but that’s it.

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HSG was just awkward. Took 4 Advils 1.5hrs before, didn't feel anything but bloating 24hrs after. Blood tests were mostly normal, AMH was 6..so I was diagnosed with PCOS, although my cycle is very regular and I have a vitamin D deficiency. Good Luck.

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Nothing to worry about, and these tests will help you get a full picture of your fertility. Everyone had me so worked up about the HSG and I literally felt nothing.. in my opinion a pap smear is worse than that but also both my tubes were open.

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Hello! Best wishes on your journey too. 
I must have been allergic to the dye in the HSG because I threw up and almost passed out. It does help clear any potential blockage. The nurse was surprised and helpful. I am allergic to shellfish. 
Typically I do fine with pain and agree with the other comments  that it was only mild cramping. I agree to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen an hour before the test. 
I also did the sonogram and bloodwork. All are ‘normal’ and my husband’s first attempt was lost! But he says it’s not bad. Just remember it is for the future baby. 
Hopefully his results are normal and our specialist can recommend further medicine or procedures soon.

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HSG is not bad at all. I just had it a few days ago.  I would say 5 out of 10 on the discomfort /pain level. I read that people were in “excruciating “ pain and I honestly don’t understand how. 🤷🏻‍♀️
You should take Advil or Tylenol before the procedure. I took 1000mg. 
You find out the results right away. I was so relieved- no blockage or any issues which is great! Good luck!

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Yes I had one done back in January 21. All of my levels were great minus two point over for testosterone. HSG was over within a few minutes take a Tylenol ahead of time. It revealed my right to was blocked. I became pregnant shortly after. I did have mild cramping and spotting but it ended by the closing of the day.

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We JUST went through all of it. I had blood drawn for AMH, TSH, & FSH...all normal. My husband had to do a semen analysis twice. The first time he was nervous and we ended up pregnant on our own 😂. The second time was no big deal to him. I just told him the first time “everyone there is in the same boat...it’s not like Johnny broke his arm, Brad has high blood pressure & you’re here to masturbate in a cup 😂!” Men are simple too! What he deals with is private and noninvasive compared to what women deal with. I had my HSG last week & agree that it didn’t hurt but felt pressure & weird. Baby dust to you! We are 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 that we conceive on our own since everything appears “normal”.

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