What to anticipate following the test

Immediately after your HSG exam, you can resume normal activities.

Bring a pad with you. A small amount of spotting is normal after an HSG test, and there can also be leakage of the contrast dye. Wearing a pad for the rest of the day will help protect your clothing. You may need to wear a pad for a few days as the dye is slowly expelled from the uterus.

You may experience new cramping approximately 3-4 hours after the HSG. Don’t hesitate to take over-the-counter pain medications and drink lots of liquids after the exam.

Immediately following the examination, the doctor will discuss the HSG results and provide you with a written report for your records. We will also fax your HSG report to your referring physician.

After the exam, we will send you a text message confirming you are doing well after the procedure and have an opportunity to ask any additional questions.

Heavy bleeding, severe pain, and fever are not normal side-effects and should be investigated immediately.

Many patients ask if they should refrain from intercourse after having an HSG. No, you should not. Pregnancy after an HSG may be more likely, depending on the cause of your infertility.