What to Expect After HSG Procedure

Hey everyone hope you all are doing good. I just had my HSG exam last week. And it wasn't too bad. By me asking so many people " How bad is the pain ? " I think I made things harder on myself when it came down to the exam.

Over all the Exam was ok. It remind me of a Pap smear in some ways. The "Pain" come when the doctor places a catheter (i believe is the name for it) in your vagina, and when he does that u will have a cramp like feeling. Personally, I have had cramps that brought me down to my knees and had me laying on the floor crying ... so the test to ME wasn't that bad.

Once the exam is completed you will be given a pad and some gauze. The gauze will be to clean yourself out from all the liquids that were placed inside you. And the pad will be used to catch in excess fluids or blood that might come down. My nurse informed me NOT to have sex of any kind and no douching for three days to prevent infection. This also includes protected sex (condom).

If anyone is taking the exam soon, then try not to worry too much about it. The exam is uncomfortable and slight pain but that's it. Listen to everything the doctor tells u to do to prepare for the exam and you should be good to go.

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Preparing For HSG Exam

Do you have a HSG exam coming up soon ?  Well Here are a few things I was told to do before my exam tomorrow. 


Preparing For HSG Exam 


1) Doxycycline - Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body. Some women may not need to take this medication before the exam, however I was told by my doctor to take this medication the day before the exam. For my prescription I'm suppose to take 1 capsule twice a day for 7 days.


2) Eat a light breakfast before the exam. I was informed since my exam is around 12pm I should have something light like a sandwich around 10am. The reason for this is so that your stomach is not Empty but not Full either.


3) Bring some type of pain medication and a pad. From what I was told, there may be some discomfort during the exam so having pain medication like Tylenol or Advil would be great. The pad will be needed because there might be some light bleeding after the exam.


Alright that's all the tips needed to help prepare you for your HSG exam. My exam is tomorrow and hopefully things go well and not too much pain will be involved. Wish Me Luck - Smile

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Scheduled for a HSG Exam

I am scheduled to have a Hysterosalpingogram exam other wise none as HSG and frankly I'm pretty terrified. For my last appointment the nurse described to me the process of the exam.

HSG Procedure

•  On the first day of your menstrual cycle you have to quickly go down to the clinic or hospital. I was told on that day, they will schedule a date and time for you to come back once your cycle is over in order to start the exam.
• The day before the date of the exam, I was given some medication called Doxycycline Hyclate. This medication cleans out your insides and prepare your body for the exam.
• At that point you simply come in on the date scheduled and have the exam.

Everything sounds pretty simple, until I asked the nurse if the exam was painful ? and she said "Oh Yes, very Painful most women bring pain reliever with them and take it after the exam" and needless to say, that terrified me. Now I'm thinking to myself  "Do I even want this done ? If I don't get the exam done then I cant have Clomid." So I'm pretty much at a cross road. I want a child but sometime its so frustrating to go through this entire long process. I wish sometime they can just give me what I need with out all the hoopla.

Has anyone else have this procedure done ? What can a person expect ? This this exam unbearable or does it involve a slight discomfort ? 

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You Dont Have to Have Ovarian Cysts to Suffer from PCOS Symptoms

In a post I did a little while ago called Do I Have PCOS ? I mentioned that I do not have cyst on my ovaries. Now for some women that may not know, PCOS is when there are cyst that sits on your ovaries. For some women these cyst can cause lots of pain during their menstrual cycle or when they ovulate. In more extreme cases there can be so many cyst on a woman's ovaries, an operation will be needed in order to remove them all.

However there are those rare occasions when a woman does not have any cyst on her ovaries at all. In the beginning of me discovering PCOS and learning more about it, I had no idea about any of this stuff. It's kind of like, you go to the doctor because of  a chest cold, then "BOOM" you come back out with PCOS. Personally I was very happy to hear that my ovaries were just fine. But on the other hand I'm thinking ... "Where Does This Leave Me" ? Do I Have PCOS or Not ?  Needless to say I was a bit confused at that moment. After talking to my doctor however and doing some research online, I realized I did not have to have cyst on my ovaries to have PCOS. Since I acquire majority of the symptoms, that alone confirms that I have it. If for any reason you feel you might have some of the major symptoms, even though you know for sure that your ovaries are fine... then just get tested anyway. As a result you will know for sure about what's going on in your body.

I came across a website with a great article that talks about this situation. The article is called You Don't Have to Have Ovarian Cysts to Suffer from PCOS Symptoms and I think many of us should check it out. Even if you already know about your personal situation, it's always good to get fresh new content so you can help to inform others accurately.

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PCOS - What is Insulin Resistance?

What is insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it properly. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps the body use glucose for energy. Glucose is a form of sugar that is the body’s main source of energy.The body’s digestive system breaks food down into glucose, which then travels in the bloodstream to cells throughout the body. Glucose in the blood is called blood glucose, also known as blood sugar. As the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the pancreas releases insulin to help cells take in and use the glucose.

When people are insulin resistant, their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond properly to insulin. As a result, their bodies need more insulin to help glucose enter cells. The pancreas tries to keep up with this increased demand for insulin by producing more. Eventually, the pancreas fails to keep up with the body’s need for insulin. Excess glucose builds up in the bloodstream, setting the stage for diabetes. Many people with insulin resistance have high levels of both glucose and insulin circulating in their blood at the same time.
Insulin resistance increases the chance of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Learning about insulin resistance is the first step toward making lifestyle changes that can help prevent diabetes and other health problems.

Personally I thought that being insulin resistant means your a diabetic. But that isn't true, many women are IR and do not have diabetes or is  pre-diabetic. Of course being IR can increase your chances of having diabetes, however you can live a healthy life being IR and also live with out diabetes. The best thing to do is get your self checked out and ask your Dr. those important questions. Remember you'll never know if you don't ask. - smile


Great Resource to find out More about Insulin Resistance visit
http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/#what

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PCOS - Insulin Resistance Procedure

Just recently I had a Dr. appointment to check if I could potentially be a diabetic or not. They do this by checking my insulin levels. The procedure was pretty simple and it only took about 2 hrs.


The Procedure :

1.  You cant eat or drink anything after 12:00am (depending on what your Dr. tells you) Personally I stopped eating or drinking after 9:30 just to be sure.
   
   
2. You have to visit your Dr. the very next MORNING. Roughly between the hours 7:30 and 8:00 am. (again depending on the Dr. you have) They do this to assure that you will not eat anything, so your appointment will be as early as possible.
    
3. They call you in and then take blood from you for the first time. (1rst time)
   
   
4. Right after they take the blood, they will give you special juice that you have to drink while sitting there.
   
   
5. The nurse then will tell you to come back in 1 hr, in order to draw more blood from you. This is to check and see if your insulin spiked after drinking the juice.
   
   
6. One hour later you come back to see the nurse and she will draw blood again. (2nd time)
   
   
7. Then you must go back and wait another hr, then return back to the nurse for your third and final blood drawing. (last time) 

Once everything is completed and the nurse/Dr drew your blood 3 times, then your free to go. You must then set up an appointment with your regular medical Dr. in order to get your results.

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What is PCOS ?

Until a few months ago I have never heard of PCOS. I always had most of the symptoms but no one ever told me a "Name" for my problem. Although it is frustrating that this was happening to me, I am relieved that I now have a name to go with my problem and I can treat it accordingly. A couple of people was wondering  

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (say "pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm") is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may also cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 out of 15 women. Often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.

 What are some symptoms ?

• Acne.
• Weight gain and trouble losing weight.
• Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.
• Thinning hair on the scalp.
• Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding.
• Fertility problems. Many women who have PCOS have trouble getting pregnant (infertility).
• Depression.

Most women with PCOS grow many small cyst on their ovaries. That is why it is called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The cyst are not harmful but lead to hormone imbalances. Now if you do not have cyst on your ovaries, you can still have PCOS. Your Dr will have to test you first and confirm if you have PCOS or not.

What caused PCOS ?  Hormones ... If your hormones are unbalanced then that will cause PCOS to take place. Majority of women actually lose wight in order to get their hormones under control. However every woman is different so please consult with your Dr, and ask as many questions as you need to get all the answers you want.

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PCOS - Irregular or Missed Period

If your like me and your menstrual cycle is either irregular or missing all together, then there is a big possibility you can have PCOS. If any time your hormones are out of whack then that can cause a fluctuation of your menstrual cycle. Below is an audio recording of my thoughts on my situation.

Medication used - Progesterone

Always visit your doctor before starting any new medication.

Great source for Different Health Information and Exercise .

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Do I Have PCOS ?

While going to a routine GYN appointment my Dr. mentions to me I might have PCOS. Naturally I ask some questions and researched online to get a better grasp on my situation. The Dr then explained to me that I may have a cyst on my ovaries which maybe the reason for my infertility. After hearing this I figured... Wow I finally found the answer to my problems ! Until I my test results came back and I found out that my ovaries are normal.

So now what ? Do I still have PCOS or do I have some other unknown problem ? I'm showing all the systems of PCOS except the fact that my ovaries are fine and I have no cyst on them. Where does that leave me ? Is there even a cure for what I have ? Or do I just have to accept the fact that I may never have a child ? Is there a cure to PCOS and if so, what is it ? I'm hoping there is some magic pill that makes everything better. But for some reason I feel like my journey has just begun.

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Why Cant I Get Pregnant ?

Why is it I'm the one with fertility issues ? Is a question a lot of women seem to ask themselves. Especially when you best is on her fourth child and you cant even have one. That's a problem many of us go through, myself included. Some women can become jealous when someone they know is expecting. The only reason that is, is because you wait for that day when you can be joyful and say "Hey I'm Pregnant" however every time your not and someone else is, you have again deal with the realization that you will never be able to say those words to anyone. I sometime wonder, "Am i suppose to be a parent ?" Maybe this is Gods way of saying that this isn't for you. Or maybe i think those things in order to cope with my problems.

how can I accept something I can't control ? 

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