Thursday, February 23, 2006

Infertilty Word for the Week - 2

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

A special x-ray procedure that is performed to determine if the fallopian tubes are open or if uterine abnormalities exist.

Had this one done about 5 years ago! One of the most painful things I have ever had done in my life. Let me tell you there is nothing like laying on a cold slab while someone places fluids and other lovely items in areas you don't want anyone touching except on a good day.

Try not to think about this one too long!

2 comments:

Ami said...

Mental note to self "don't get things done that I can't pronounce". Sorry, girl that does not seem like fun. Hope you never have to have one.

Carey said...

ahh yes I have read about that one before. Saw a diagram on it. that sounds like something done to prisoners of war that don't want to talk. they should call it "infertility water torture".
the worst pain I ever had was an ovarian cyst rupture. yuck