Testing was the hardest part for me of beginning the fertility treatment journey. What made it so hard was eagerness to get started on trying to get pregnant and the fear that more tests may reveal more problems. The first test I had done was a hysterosalpingogram a test done to make sure that there is nothing wrong with the structure of the Fallopian tubes. 
This test requires you to be on a certain day of your cycles and since I do not have regular cycles I had my period induced by medication and prepared for the procedure. The day of the hysterosalpingogram I arrived at the hospital and changed into a gown. I was taken to a sterile x-ray room and was cleaned so that the procedure would remain sterile. The nurses that were about to perform the procedure asked me if I had taken any pain medication prior to coming in I wish I had. I didn't know before hand but this is recommended because the procedure can be uncomfortable or for some people painful at times. During the hysterosalpingogram a catheter was inserted into my uterus for me this was the most painful part. I experienced a tremendous amount of sharp pain as the catheter passed the cervix. Once the catheter is in place a contrast solution is sent up the catheter.
This test requires you to be on a certain day of your cycles and since I do not have regular cycles I had my period induced by medication and prepared for the procedure. The day of the hysterosalpingogram I arrived at the hospital and changed into a gown. I was taken to a sterile x-ray room and was cleaned so that the procedure would remain sterile. The nurses that were about to perform the procedure asked me if I had taken any pain medication prior to coming in I wish I had. I didn't know before hand but this is recommended because the procedure can be uncomfortable or for some people painful at times. During the hysterosalpingogram a catheter was inserted into my uterus for me this was the most painful part. I experienced a tremendous amount of sharp pain as the catheter passed the cervix. Once the catheter is in place a contrast solution is sent up the catheter.
I watched a screen of the x-ray along with the nurses waiting to see if the solution would in fact flow all the way up the Fallopian tubes and out into the abdominal cavity although I have to admit I didn't really know what I was looking at or looking for. This part is uncomfortable like strong menstrual cramps but was not intolerable. Once it was done I waited in a nervous frenzy for the doctor to arrive to give me the results. The doctor came in and announced that the test showed that there is nothing wrong with my Fallopian tubes and I could get dressed and go home to rest. The following days there was a lot of cramping as my body pushed the contrast fluid out but I was elated to finally get good results on something. I excitedly awaited my next appointment with the doctor where I would find out the results of my husband's tests and what would be the official beginning of fertility medications.
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