Post HSG bleeding

I (31F) had my first HSG on Friday (CD8). The technician was unable to tell me anything unfortunately and told me I would have to wait for my RE to reach out to me. My experience was very painful - like seeing stars painful. That combatted with not knowing my results is making me think the worst 😓 even though I just started seeing my RE and have only been trying a little over a year she ordered the HSG right away since I had an appendectomy when I was younger and this can potentially damage the right tube. So if you are seeing a fertility doctor and have had an appendectomy make sure to mention it to your doc!

And a quick note on my experience with getting this done: the technician said it would feel like period cramping or a Pap smear. To me it felt a lot more similar to getting an IUD inserted and it was about double IUD insertion pain for those that are looking for a gauge. Due to allergies I was prescribed banophen and prednisone and was told to take 800mg Tylenol. I should have asked for a Xanax too because my anxiety was through the roof 😅 for all my low pain peeps - tell them you want them to instruct you when to breathe!! My tech did this and even though I was still in tears, the breathing instructions helped with pain management and distraction.

My tech said that I would be spotting or leaking dye over the next few days but didn’t say anything about passing clots. I am passing jelly like clots - some bright red some pinkish brown and of varying sizes. The way the tech made it sound, I’m not sure if this is normal? She didn’t mention any contingencies for this kind of flow just that I would be experiencing spotting, dye leakage, and cramping for the next 48-72 hours.

I have PCOS and Hashimotos so not sure if this is contributing to the type of flow I’m experiencing.

Has anyone else had this clotting after their HSG?

ETA:

I spoke to my on call provider and they said it is most likely leftover period gunk as long as it stays smaller than a nickel. If there are lots of quarter sized clots, they would recommend ER. Just in case anyone is nervous about this.

Another point - if you are getting this done, make sure your partner knows what to expect as well. It was a very physically and emotionally taxing procedure. There is a lot of anxiety and apprehension and fear with this procedure because all of us want answers so badly. I cried from pain yes but once it was done I continued to lay down and cry just from the emotional toll of infertility struggles. I highly encourage everyone to encourage their partners or family members or friends (whoever your support system is) to do some research on how they can best support you!!