Can HSG Tests Be Avoided When Trying For Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015

Question: im trying to conceive since 1 year. Finally i have been to hospital for tests and all the reports turned out normal. they have dont blood sugar, thyroid, tests, unltra sound scan, FSH, AMH, prolaction tests .but prolactin is little high in normal range and gave me tablet - cabgolin. i have started taking it from today. HSG is not yet done. Do i really need to go to HSG? do i need to take any pain kill er before going for that as it would be painful? what should be the uterus lining before 1 week of my period .i heard that i sghould be thick. but may i know how much mm it should be? my cycle is 28day cycle.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
endometrial thickness more than 8 mm

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns about endometrial thickness.

Endometrial thickness should be more than 8mm on on later part of cycle.

HSG is important test. Please get it done.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (15 minutes later)

okay. I heard that HSG is painful test. please suggest any pain killer tablet which i can take before undergoing the test. and im worried if both the tubes are blocked, can i still conceive .. if yes what would be the procedure?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HSG is a simple procedure

Detailed Answer:
Hi

HSG is a simple procedure. Your doctor will prescribe you antibiotics and pain killers during procedure. Hence dont worry about it.

If both tubes are blocked you might require tubes opening surgery by Laparoscopy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar