HSG, the 2nd time!

11 May 2011 (Wed)

Today I went for a HSG procedure to check the condition of my Fallopian Tube.

Technically, this is already my 2nd HSG. The 1st one was done July last year at Damansara Specialist Centre. The report conclusion was both my tubes were 'invisible', despite 2 doses of contrast was injected . Honestly, I was not very happy with the result of 'invisible'. Did that mean I don't have a Fallopian tube or my tubes were blocked? According to my doctor at that time, Dr. Abdul Ghafar at LPPKN (Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur), 'invisible' is directly interpreted as 'blocked'. I was told that If I am not convinced with the result, I have a choice to do another HSG after 3 months or proceed for a Laparoscopy to confirm the condition of my tubes. Chose to live in denial, I did not do anything to find out the truth until last week.

This time, my HSG was scheduled at 10 am at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Bernard decided to accompany me this time. We arrived at the imaging department at 9:50am.

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (The picture was taken from inside of the car, so there was a reflection at the bottom right corner)

The Imaging Department

After submitted the referral letter from KL Fertility & Gynaecology Centre (which specially requested for Dr. Vimalah to perform the procedure), I got myself registered and was soon instructed to make the payment at the cashier counter. The charges was RM436.60. Pantai was obviously dearer than Damansara Specialist, which costed me only RM250.

At 10:30 am, my name was called. The procedure began after I changed into the OT robe.

Well, was it painful? I guess it all depends on the endurance level of an individual. To me, the pain was bearable. It felt like a slight cramp at the ovary area when the contrast was injected into the uterus. Dr. Vimalah directed me to make slight turn to the left and the right to assist the contrast to flow better. The whole process took about 20 minutes. I couldn't wait any longer for the outcome of the X-ray, thus decided to ask Dr. Vimalah immediately after the procedure. She told me both my tubes were clearly seen and they were both patent! The only negative side was the free spill was very small in amount. This could due to my tubes were very fine. Honestly, I was delighted to get a different result from the 1st HSG but at the same time, I tried to keep myself calm as nothing is confirmed until I receive the film and the final report which will only be ready an hour later.

As per instructed by Dr. Prashant' nurse last week,  I made a call to Dr. Prashant's office after the procedure to make a consultation appointment on the same day. Unfortunately, Dr. Prashant was not available for the next 2 days. So, the earliest appointment available was made at 11:45 am on this coming Friday (13 May). I am aware that it will be a black Friday, but to me, if things are progressing forward, everyday is a good day!

Total Expenses:

HSG RM436.60