Pelvic Ultrasound

Pelvic ultrasounds are carried out by Dr Susanne Johnson and Ms Mandy Rees

Gynaecology/Pelvic Ultrasound Examination

A Gynaecological Ultrasound (a pelvic scan) can offer a clear view of the pelvic organs without the need to perform an invasive procedure. Such a scan can add very useful information, so that your Consultant can more easily diagnose any gynaecological problems and suggest the most appropriate treatment.

The pelvic scan is sometimes started ‘transabdominally’, which means that the probe is gently pressed on the lower abdomen. This gives a good overview of the bladder, the uterus (womb) and the ovaries, but does not examine the other organs in the abdomen.

For this examination you need to have a comfortably full bladder, so please drink 1 pint of water around 1 hour before your appointment. If we don’t need to start the scan through your tummy, then you will be asked to empty your bladder before the scan starts.

Most gynaecology pelvic ultrasound scans are done transvaginally, which means that the probe is gently inserted into the vagina. This gives a much better overview of the bladder, the uterus (womb) and the ovaries compared to the transabdominal scan. For this examination you need to have an empty bladder, but please don’t worry, as you will be asked to empty your bladder just before the scan. You can eat and drink as normal before the scan.

This examination is not uncomfortable, but if you do not want to have this examination, then we will carry out the pelvic scan transabdominally instead (in which case please attend with a comfortably full bladder).

This examination is carried out in very private surroundings, is not painful, is very well tolerated and takes around 15 minutes.

If you require more information or would like to talk to someone from Gynaechoice regarding an ultrasound examination, please do contact us. Your insurance policy will usually cover the cost of a pelvic scan. If you are self paying the cost is £300 and £350 for an endometriosis ultrasound scan but we do require a referral from either your GP or referring consultant.