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A quick, safe way to look at the womb, ovaries and surrounding structures, carried out by a consultant with care for your privacy and comfort.
Who it's for
This scan is for people with symptoms such as pelvic pain, heavy or irregular periods, bleeding after menopause or bloating, and for those who want reassurance or a follow-up of a known condition.
What it shows
What to expect
You are asked to arrive with a full bladder: drink about 1 litre of water an hour before and avoid using the toilet. You lie down, gel is placed on your lower abdomen and a small probe is moved over the skin.
If a closer view is needed, your consultant may offer an internal scan. It is always your choice, and you can decline or stop at any time. You are asked to empty your bladder first and undress from the waist down in private. The probe is slim, about the size of a tampon, and is covered with a sterile cover and gel.
The scan is usually painless. You may feel brief discomfort with the internal probe. If a position is difficult, tell us and we will adjust.
Who reads your scan
Your report
Your consultant talks you through what the scan shows while you are still in the room.
A written report follows, usually within 24 hours. If anything needs a closer look, we can arrange MRI, CT, blood tests or a specialist referral.
Book an initial consultation with one of our consultants for £50. If you go on to have imaging or a procedure, the fee is put towards its cost.
To find the cause of symptoms such as pelvic pain, heavy periods or bloating, to check for fibroids or cysts, or to follow up a known condition.
Pelvic pain; bloating; heavy or irregular periods; bleeding between periods or after menopause; pain during sex; difficulty getting pregnant; frequent or painful urination.
If you notice ongoing pelvic pain, changes in your period or other unusual symptoms.
Yes. Come with a full bladder for the transabdominal scan. If a transvaginal scan follows, you will be asked to empty your bladder first.
No. It is offered only when it would give a clearer view, and you can say no at any time.
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has no known side effects. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area. You can return to your day straight afterwards.
Tell us what you would like looked at and we will come back to you with times. You do not need a referral.
