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Hsg needs to be done.
Doctor, my HSG is scheduled for cycle day 7. I had unprotected intercourse with ejaculation on cycle day 6. I wasn't aware that intercourse needed to be avoided before HSG, as I wasn't given this instruction. Should I proceed with the HSG or postpone it to my next cycle?
Lmp was 6th nov. My usual cycle is 28 to 30 days. Ovulated on 14-18th day of cycle since last 6 months.
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HSG is usually timed in the first half of the cycle, before ovulation, so there is no chance of a pregnancy being exposed to the x-ray. Since you ovulate around day 14 to 18, no egg had been released yet when you had intercourse on day 6, so this doesn't put a pregnancy at risk for a day 7 test.
Next Steps
Most centres still do a quick urine pregnancy test on the morning of the HSG as routine practice. Mention this cycle's timing to your radiologist or gynaecologist so they can confirm you're clear to proceed that day.
Health Tips
If your cycle runs shorter than usual this month, or you notice early ovulation signs, hold off and check with your gynaecologist first.
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