What happens during a Pelvic Scan?

 

The patient is asked to lie on the table, the abdomen is exposed and some warm gel is placed on it. A small probe which produces the sound waves will then be moved over the patient's skin to examine the organs of the body.

In an ultrasound examination, a transducer both sends the sound waves and records the echoing waves. When the transducer is pressed against the skin, it directs small pulses of inaudible, high-frequency sound waves into the body.

If required, a transvaginal ultrasound (internal) scan may be performed. A transvaginal ultrasound is sometimes used to better visualise and examine the reproductive organs (womb and ovaries) in women.

Transvaginal ultrasound is performed very much like a gynecologic exam and involves the insertion of the transducer into the vagina after the patient empties her bladder. You will usually need to lie on your back on a couch. A lubricated probe (the size of a tampon) is inserted two or three inches into your vagina.

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Preparations for a Pelvic Scan

A full bladder helps to visualize the uterus, ovaries, and bladder wall for a transabdominal ultrasound. You should drink up to 2 pints of water about one hour before the scan.

 

 

 

Follicle tracking at our Dublin clinics

Babyscan offer a package of 3 follicle tracking scans in any one menstrual cycle for €250

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