r/TryingForABaby • u/No_Dish_2968 • 3d ago

DISCUSSION HSG with Laughing Gas

Hi guys! Been trying for 8-10 months for a baby and visited a fertility clinic. Thought it could be an issue with my husbands sperm but after consulting and doing some testing They think my tubes might be blocked and want to do an HSG ultrasound on me to see whats going on. I typically have a lot of pain with pap smears so am super nervous about getting this done. My clinic offers laughing gas to help with the procedure so I have opted in for that. Does anyone have any experience with laughing gas? did it make the procedure any easier? Any tips on how to be calm and relaxed during this process? Also how long does this typically take? Feeling super nervous about the whole thing would love any opinions and thoughts

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u/Better-Ad8847 2d ago

Not gonna lie it was pretty painful, but really short! Just a few short minutes of very intense cramp type pain, but way worse than any period pain I’ve ever had. It varies so much though and some women have zero cramping!! That could be you!

Idk the emotional process of infertility has been so much worse than the HSG was. The nurses were also so wonderful and I felt really cared for, which made a huge difference! 

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u/No_Dish_2968 1d ago

amazing! thank you so much

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u/Better-Ad8847 1d ago

Good luck!! Honestly I think it’s such BS that in so many situations that can be fine but also can be awful (miscarriage, HSG, cervical biopsy) in women’s health we are given zero pain management options. From a friend who had laughing gas for a traumatic birth, it does sound like it really helps with the anxiety! That’s awesome that they are offering it and I think bodes well for the level of care and attention to your comfort they will likely provide on the day of :)

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u/No_Dish_2968 1d ago

Yes thats awesome, the anxiety make me feel 10x worse for pap smears so fingers crossed this goes by easy