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We are trying for a baby for the last 6 months. I had taken ovulation drug last month. Ovulation happened, but didn't get conceived. So doctor suggested me to do hsg test this month. She also told that it is a painful procedure. So, I am scared to done this test. Also I heard, there may cause infection and all after the test. What is the alternative for hsg? I heard about laproscopy. Which is good? Hsg or laproscopy. Is it necessary to done?
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HSG is a simple opd procedure . You ll have slight discomfort during the procedure. Nothing to worry about it . It ll give the information about your tubes whether there is any block or not , which can also prevent pregnancy.
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If u are so much bothered about it , you can go for saline salphingo gram, which is very comfortable
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
If you want to check tubes patency HSG is useful . Laparoscopy is not necessary in your case as you are already ovulating
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It even releases minor small blocks in the tubes. Ask doctor to give painkillers before HSG.
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Take Antibiotics after HSG to prevent infection
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Dr. Neelam
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11 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hsg is opd procedure. U may start antibiotic before procedure. And painkiller before procedure..laparoscopy is done under anesthesia and confirmatory procedure. They are necessary to see tubal patency
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