Description
Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is pleased to provide a comprehensive Fertility pelvic scan for women aged 16 and above who are planning or attempting to conceive.
Pelvic ultrasound is a non-invasive medical imaging to check the organs and structures inside your pelvic cavity. This includes detailed assessment uterus (womb) including cervix, ovaries, adnexa, and pouch of Douglas (POD)/cul-de-sac.
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.
Pelvic ultrasound can be used to test for a variety of conditions, such as:
- Cancer or other serious illnesses in organs such uterus and ovaries.
- Fibroids (Benign Tumour) in the uterus (womb), ovarian and/or adnexal cysts, fluid.
- Suspected polyps in endometrial cavity and cervical canal.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Anomalies in uterus.
- Suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Why would I need this ultrasound scan?
A. – If you are having trouble in conceiving, have been recommended for a pelvic scan by your specialist doctor under pre-IVF assessment to check the status of your reproductive organs, or If your fertility clinic provider has asked you to have a preliminary baseline assessment of your reproductive organs, or if you have any pre-existing conditions in your pelvic organs such as fibroids, endometrial polyps, or endometriosis.
Q. What preparation do I need for Fertility Pelvic scan?
A. You must drink two pints of water at least an hour before your scan appointment in order to get an adequate result. 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, however may interfere with the results of the test. Alternatively, our practitioner may offer a transvaginal scan/Internal scan (is a type of medical imaging technique that uses a small ultrasound probe in the vagina to get a better 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. Practitioner will ask you to lie down on the scan couch(bed) comfortably. Our well qualified experienced specialist ultrasound Practitioner/Sonographer or Consultant Radiologist will put 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, sometimes they offer a transvaginal (internal) scan, but they will discuss it 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 health scans 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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