Ok, so I dont have PCOS...?

Question

My doctor diagnosed me as having PCOS or PCOD and put me on metformin without actually having my blood results back. Well I went back last week and my levels came back fine and come to find out that I do ovulate every month...go figure. So now he wants me to have this test to see if my tubes are blocked. He says that I need to go in to the radiologist immediately after my period and have some sort of dye shot into me and have a x-ray, but he warned me the procedure is somewhat painful...oh great! Has anyone had this before and if so, can you tell me your experiences and is it really as painful as he's making it seem? and if my tubes ARE blocked, what is the next step? Thanks so much.

Answer 1

He's talking about the HSG test, which in many cases will be done by the RE himself. I was told to have it on CD8 (I ovulate on CD10). Most women say it's uncomfortable, and you should certainly take some pain relief an hour or so beforehand. They'll probably give you 3 days of antibiotics too. But some women do have a sever reaction and it can hurt. This is mostly related to whether the cervix is open at the time of the test, which it does a few days before ovulation. They clean the cervix with antiseptic and then inject the dye. It's pretty quick. Then be sure to wear a pad for 24 hours because you might leak some dye or some antiseptic (which is brown) and that's normal. Most people are back at work that day or the next day, and the majority feel fine within 30 minutes. The next step will vary depending on the results, whether there is blockage, whether the HSG itself clears some of the blockage (which it often does; you can be very fertile right after the process and your CAN get pregnant that same cycle!) and if there is one tube blocked that means one is fine and they might try to stimulate better ovulation every other month. Lots of options, but first have the test and then (on the same day, because you'll get the results on the spot) be sure to ask lots of questions! Good luck.

Answer 2

There is no simple answer.  I suffer from a severe case of PCOS and have been since the birth of my first child 11 years ago.  I have had the dye in my tubes, however, every time I was under anestesia (sp) and undergoing laproscopic surgery.  I am not sure if having the dye in the tubes with an x-ray is a normal procedure.  I assume you are trying to get pregnant and that is why you are facing this situation.  Find a doctor that is very familiar with PCOS, endomitriosis and infertility.  That is what I did.  I tried everything under the sun and moon for six years before having my left tube and ovary removed, leaving my right tube in but blocked, and never did get pregnant.  That was left behind me in 2005.  They said I would never have more children.  Today, I am 37 weeks pregnant and ready to deliver a healthy baby boy!  Good luck to you!

Answer 3

My wife had to have that dye test.  as I remember, for her it was very uncomfortable.  I want to say she described it almost as bloating type of feeling - pressure from the dye on the inside.  it's been several years since for us but I think she was laid up for a day or two, low key to let everything pass and settle down and all.  I think the pain is relative for each patient, based on your relative tolerance and how your body takes the procedure.

blockage could be several things, with several different needed steps depending on the situation.  

Answer 4

they say if your tube is blocked thats when it gets uncomfortable, but they say people get pregnant after that(after they clear the tube-if possible)