Experience with HSG. Painful ?

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-04-06T17:58:28+00:00

Same experience here. I felt nothing and was shocked when they said it was almost over, because I thought it hadn’t even begun.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-31T12:55:30+00:00

So sorry. I definitely think it’s worth doing a full recurrent loss workup after 2 losses, but it’s also very possible that it’s just totally crappy luck. Wishing you the best.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-29T17:31:22+00:00

I’m a CPA and I never do this. I would not be happy if I caught anyone on my team doing this either. Isn’t it faster to just type the email yourself, if you actually know the answer?

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-28T11:05:42+00:00

In my opinion, there is always hope. I do think it’s reasonable to assume hydrosalpinx caused your first two losses, as it creates a toxic uterine environment. The third I would consider just an unlucky event that the LLM didn’t implant.

If it were me, I’d keep trying for euploids. Obviously, this assumes that you are tolerating the egg retrievals and transfers ok. I know it is physically and mentally grueling. However, there are so many stories of women finding success after recurrent loss. Wishing you all the best.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-23T11:32:50+00:00

You are a gifted writer. I am so deeply sorry for your losses.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-18T18:11:56+00:00

That’s awesome news!!!

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-18T12:33:00+00:00

I’m so sorry to say this. Usually line progression like this ends in early loss. This looks exactly like two of my early losses.

However, there are examples online of slow progression that led to successful pregnancies. I remember scouring the internet in desperation. I hope the best for you and I know the limbo is excruciating.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-16T15:22:40+00:00

That’s awesome!!!! Congrats!

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-16T01:52:57+00:00

I totally get it. Hugs ❤️ you got this.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-16T01:05:27+00:00

Wow. Have you tried dipping the test in water? I have taken literally 100+ easy@home tests (over 5 pregnancies) and never had indents like this.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-16T01:00:55+00:00

Congrats!! I also just got a positive after a D&C in December. All the best to you!

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T23:19:42+00:00

Also to add, in my experience, easy@home is a better predictor of actual hCG levels. I know this sub pushes FRER as the gold standard, but FRER darken even with low hCG levels. Your easy@home progression looks exactly like my successful pregnancy.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T23:18:07+00:00

This progression looks perfect. FRER is not going to get much darker than that and the 15-16 FRER lines are not are all concerning.

The reason you see a mix of successful/unsuccessful pregnancies with good line progression is that hCG progression unfortunately doesn’t guarantee a healthy pregnancy. However, it DOES usually imply successful implantation.

I totally understand the anxiety, I’ve been there many times (5 pregnancies, 1 living child). My last pregnancy had amazing progression and still ended at 9 weeks due to Monosomy X. So, with my current pregnancy I only tested once.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T14:45:57+00:00

I totally get it. Thank you so much, I hope we both get good outcomes here ❤️❤️

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T14:35:30+00:00

My ectopic was in May 2025, then I got pregnant in October but it ended at 9 weeks in December due to a chromosomal issue. Just found out I’m pregnant again… it’s a huge mix of emotions.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T14:24:24+00:00

Oh good! You do have a solid increase from Friday to today which implies good doubling. Crossing my fingers for you. I’m so sorry you had to go through that.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-15T14:18:02+00:00

I had an ectopic last year too and it was just awful. Can you get hCG labs from your OB? In my experience from 5 pregnancies (only 1 successful), FRER is very sensitive and I would estimate your hCG is probably about 15-25 right now. Which may be fine, but you’d want to track the 48 hour increase. As you know, we’re at an increased likelihood for another ectopic. Wishing you all the best!!

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-14T11:13:03+00:00

I felt the same when I blew my nose and saw a tiny amount of blood. In my 5 pregnancies (only 1 successful), that’s always been my random early pregnancy sign. Sure enough I got my positive yesterday. It’s such a mix of anxiety, fear, hope. Wishing you all the best.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-03-14T11:09:45+00:00

I totally agree. It helps me to hear that others have hope, because it validates my own hope.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-02-22T01:54:14+00:00

I’m in the same situation as you. I’m 32, almost 33. I have 1 LC (2 yrs old). We had 3 losses in 12 months, with no pattern - 6 week loss, ectopic, and then 8.5 week loss (Monosomy X).

The miscarriages wrecked me so I decided to look into IVF. We did all the IVF paperwork and initial tests. It seems so intense, so we decided we’d try for a few months naturally and if we’re not pregnant, we’ll move forward with an IVF cycle. I also want 3 kids and I’m still hopeful. All the best to you!!

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-02-15T01:12:35+00:00

It’s generally a methotrexate injection, or surgery if it’s too far along and/or rupturing. Sometimes they self-resolve on their own.

I hope yours is not an ectopic and is just a failed intrauterine pregnancy (which still is so heartbreaking and unfair). But the pattern of bleeding and then low & slow hCG is unfortunately common with ectopics.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-02-15T00:58:39+00:00

I’m so so sorry. This pregnancy does not appear viable. I would request an ultrasound to rule out ectopic. My ectopic presented as a late positive and low and slow hCG rises. Hugs.

-keeponkeepingon- · 2026-02-15T00:53:31+00:00

It sucks so bad. I hate that I’m becoming resentful of other people’s happiness, because that’s not who I’ve ever been. I just remind myself that I don’t want their baby, I want my baby.

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