Description
Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive target scan for women who are 16 years or above and are undergoing or planning to go for fertility treatment.
This scan includes the detailed examination of only endometrium (womb lining) however, can be upgraded to fertility pelvic scan at any time until the completion of endometrial thickness scan.
A detailed, specific and targeted assessment of endometrium (womb lining) would be carried out by our specialist/consultant sonographer by performing two methods: transabdominal (through the tummy) and transvaginal/internal (through the vagina).
This scan is generally performed in early days (between 3rd and 5th day) of menstrual cycle (periods) for proper assessment of reproductive organs, especially endometrial (womb) lining and ovaries.
Endometrial (womb lining) thickness scan can be used to test for a variety of conditions such as:
- Suspected polyps in endometrial cavity and endometrial hyperplasia.
- Endometrial/uterine synechiae (adhesions).
For more information regarding this scan, please read the under-mentioned FAQs.
Q. Why would I need an Endometrial Thickness ultrasound?
A. – If you are undergoing for fertility treatment.
-If you have been recommended only for anendometrial lining scan by your specialist doctor under pre-IVF assessment or during IVF plan to check the status of your endometrial thickness.
-If your fertility clinic provider has asked you to have a preliminary baseline assessment of your endometrial cavity/thickness.
-If you have any pre-existing conditions in your endometrial cavity such as polyps.
Q. What preparation do I need for pelvic scan?
A. You are required to have full bladderto get an adequate result for transabdominal method of this scan however for transvaginal (internal scan) completely empty bladder is required. Therefore, you are required to drink two pints of water at least an hour before your scan appointment.
Q. What happens if I forgot to drink water or don’t have required full bladder at the time of scanning?
A. Your scan will still be attempted and will be completed by the second method transvaginal/internal scan (is a type of medical imaging technique that uses a small ultrasound probe in the vagina to get a more detailed look at the organs inside the pelvic area.) that doesn’t require to have full bladder.
Q. What kind of clothing do I need to wear for this scan?
A. There is no specific requirement of clothing for undergoing this scan. However, wearing loose and two-piece cloths are advisable.
Q. What happens during the pelvic scan.
A. You will be asked to lie down on the scan couch(bed) comfortably. Our well qualified experienced consultant/specialist ultrasound Practitioner/Sonographerput water-based gel on your lower tummy. Thereafter, they examine all included organs by placing the transducer (camera) over the gel on your lower belly. However,the transvaginal (internal) scan will be discussed with you and cannot be proceeded without your consent.
Q. What is the duration of the scan?
A. The duration of the scan is usually 10 – 15 minutes and sometimes can take up to 20 minutes depends on the visibility of organs and complexity of scan.
Q. If I can’t find my answer in FAQs?
A. Please don’t worry and simply visit private Fertility Scan page for further FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us, we shall be more than happy to answer your query.
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