Pelvic Scan

Description

Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive scan for woman who are 16 years or above and do not want to wait for weeks for finding an answer.

Pelvic ultrasound is a non-invasive medical imaging to check the organs and structures inside your pelvic cavity. This includes uterus (womb) including cervix, ovaries, adnexa, and pouch of Douglas (POD)/cul-de-sac.

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 an ultrasound of my pelvis?

A. If you are experiencing most common symptoms such as:

-Pelvic pain.
-Bloating associated with periods, erratic vaginal bleeding, irregular/abnormal periods, and other menstrual problems.
-Excessive hairs on the body and hormonal imbalance.
-Feeling of a mass in pelvic cavity.
-Follow up for endometrial or cervical polyps.
-Infertility.

Q. What preparation do I need for a pelvic scan?

A. You are required to have a full bladder 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 the required full bladder at the time of scanning?

A. Our practitioner still will attempt your scan, however may interfere with the results of the test. Alternatively, you will be offered 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 having a 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 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 you may be offered a transvaginal (internal) scan, but it 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 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.