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Finally had HSG, but not great news
Thanks to all of you who advised me on my HSG nightmare with the NHS. I eventually decided to go private and, finally, this afternoon I was able to have it done. I was so relieved to have a date booked in, despite having to pay for the pleasure, that I stupidly went in there assuming that everything was going to be ok.
Unfortunately this was not meant to be. It turns out that I have a blocked tube. It is such a shock, and I was totally unprepared for this. I was confident that the problem lay with my hubby and that, for me, this was just a routine test. But now it seems we both have problems. I feel so numb.
The radiologist was lovely and informed me that it is possible that the dye didn't get into the tube because the tube may have gone into spasm during the procedure. My PMA has done a runner, though, and I'm finding that hard to believe. She also told me that many women can and do conceive with just one tube, but I am just thinking that, combined with my hubby's poor morphology, our chances have just been slashed.
Sorry for the long post, I just had to update you. Can anybody offer me any hope or reassurance?
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Unfortunately this was not meant to be. It turns out that I have a blocked tube. It is such a shock, and I was totally unprepared for this. I was confident that the problem lay with my hubby and that, for me, this was just a routine test. But now it seems we both have problems. I feel so numb.
The radiologist was lovely and informed me that it is possible that the dye didn't get into the tube because the tube may have gone into spasm during the procedure. My PMA has done a runner, though, and I'm finding that hard to believe. She also told me that many women can and do conceive with just one tube, but I am just thinking that, combined with my hubby's poor morphology, our chances have just been slashed.
Sorry for the long post, I just had to update you. Can anybody offer me any hope or reassurance?
xxx
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So, all I'm saying is that I know how you feel. You will feel better about things in a matter of days but make sure you have time to accept your shock - it's horrible when you have to deal with unexpected things like that when you're not expecting to.
Honestly, I know LOTS of people who have had NO problem with one tube. Don't panic but do take the time to get over the shock.
Sorry if I've waffled.
Look after yourself. xxx
Take care of yourself sweetie.
K x
It's not the same thing but I have a cyst on my right fallopian tube which looks like it would block any potential pregnancy from being able to move down the tube, so in theory it's only my left tube that's any good.
Don't give up hope, it can and will happen!
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sorry to g/c. I had a HSG last April and they could only "demonstrate patency in one tube". The radiologist also said that this did not necessarily mean that it was blocked, just that they couldn't prove both were clear. My husband's SA results were far from optimum AND I have pcos so I was referred to a specialist reproductive med clinic by my Gyn consultant. While I waited for my appointment the consultant prescribed clomid but with very little cnfidence that it would do anything. The HSG actually stimulated a period so I took the clomid and was beyond amazed when I got a bfp a few weeks later (3 days before my scheduled first appointment at the reproductive med clinic!). I'm due next week. I wanted to reassure you that while such results can really hit you hard it is definitely not all doom and gloom. Keep your chin up hun. Xxx
Im sorry you didnt hear the news you were hoping for. It's probably not much consolation but I do know women who have conceived with just the one tube, mainly due to previous ectopics.
And babybarbarella's story is a great inspiration.
I have both tubes but the left is not in great order it has scar tissue & spends all of it's time adheared to my bowel!! they can never see it on a internal scan because of this & although I havent had a sticky bfp yet (not due to this) I have managed to conceive 4 times so it does happen hun.
Big Hugs xxx
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Please don't think all is over with one tube. When i went for my HSG they discovered both my tubes were blocked i was completely devasted and littlerally left the hospital in floods of tears.
But Kaycee is right knowledge is power! We had a reason for me not falling pregant and could finally get a plan of action in place with the doctor. I had a lap/tuboplasty and cycst drilling ( have pcos too) a few months later and they managed to get one tube unblocked enough to give us a chance- the other was completely blocked through scar tissue and endometreis.
That was done one the 21st december 2008 and almost a year later i'm cuddling my beautiful 5 week old twins who were concieved with only one tube (and a bit of help from clomid).
So it can happen just keep believing that, talk to the doctor and get a plan of action in place!
As they have said knowledge is power... and least this is will be able to move you on to the next step. I really hope you start feeling less numb and your PMA returns... IT WILL HAPPEN!
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Babybarbarella, Mummy2aBB, laujai and lilac, your stories and experiences are inspirational and have made me realise that my problem is not as bad as some and have given me hope that it can still happen.
Kaycee and others, you are so right, knowledge IS power. At least I now have an answer as to why we are not conceiving and I can do my research and take steps to get it sorted.
The problem with me is that I went in there stupidly assuming everything would be fine, which is why it has come as such a surprise. And to have this on top of hubby's poor swimmers just feels like we have been dealt a double blow.
But every one of your replies has made me feel a bit more positive about it. our next appointment with the consultant isn't until March 11th so we have a bit of a wait, but that gives me plenty of time to do my research and go in there armed with my thoughts on how to move forwards.
Thanks again all of you xxx
I know you felt more disapointed cause you say you went in feeling like everything would be fine but that show's great faith & is something we all need to have whilst ltttc.
It's great that you can now do some research & hit them with lots of questions & discuss how to move forward at your nxt appt, your well on your way to a deserved BFP now hun. xxx