How much pain did you have following the procedure?

Laura: They gave me Motrin to take so the pain was never very bad. It was like a bad cramp day. My left side hurt more, the right side was really nothing. I only took the Motrin the day of the procedure and the following day. I went to work the day after the procedure.

Kendra: I had only slight cramping (less that my period) when I woke up but had no pain the rest of the day. I did have some cramping and bloating 3 days following but I started my cycle at that time so it was normal for me.

Gaby: I felt cramping while the insertion device was inside the fallopian tube. Once the device was placed, the insertion implement was removed, the procedure was complete, and I had absolutely no cramping or pain.

What type of birth control did you use during your 3 month waiting stage?

Laura: Condoms

Kendra: I stayed on birth control pills until the HSG because I was already on them for several years.

Gaby: I chose to use condoms during the three month waiting period. It is the method that worked best for me.

Can you feel the devices inside of you?

Laura: No.

Kendra: I have no feeling of the devices at all.

Gaby: No, I am not aware of the devices at all. I frequently forget that they are there and I am reminded when an x-ray technician sees them.

Did your periods change after the procedure?

Laura: No.

Kendra: I have no change in periods since the procedure. I am very regular at age 45, but I was very regular before using birth control.

Gaby: No. My periods are exactly the same in flow, cramping and frequency.