Vaginal ultrasound

[nh_user_387035]

Just had confirmation letter saying I have to have a Vaginal Ultrasound, has anyone had one of these? how long roughly does it take etc? I had thought I would have to have an MRI scan which I didn't want (claustraphobic) so I suppose this is the lesser of 2 evils but still a little apprehensive about it and worried it will start me bleeding again which I don't want as I alsmost died fro the last episode, just want to know what to expect.

Many thanks.

[nh_user_437263]

Hi Phoebe I have had 2 of these (TVU) Trans Vaginal Ultrasound. They really are nothing to worry about, they are (or mine were) painless, it involves a probe being insterted into the vagina so the ultrasonographer can look at the inside of the uterus. It makes no difference to tte scan if you are having a period. It takes between 5-10 mins depending on the reason for having it.

[nh_user_395303]

As Nicola said its painless and was less than 5 mins. Basically small probe with a condom on lubricated and inserted. I was not bleeding and it did not cause any. Worst bit was dealing with the lubricant!

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks so much, I am 61 so no periods now but had a 'very significant bleed' (3-4 weeks ago) as my GP called it and almost died so just a bit worried it will start it up again.

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks for your reply, hopefully it will go off without any problems.

[nh_user_385724]

I had two ultrasound scans (an ordinary one and a transvaginal) about 3 weeks ago.  I am 64 and found it a bit uncomfortable when the probe was inserted, but after that it was bearable.  Lasted about 5 minutes.

[nh_user_437833]

Hi phoebe, As others have said, nothing to worry about. I have had two of these, the entire thing takes 20minutes as you have to get bottom half undressed and sit in a chair with stirups for youe feet, then the sonographer puts a condom on a probe, which is inserted into the vagina, it does not hurt, just a weird sensation of something up there but no pain. I would say make sure you take a wee before as sometimes they do push it around to get good pics. They may also at the same time do a scan on the belly as well, like a baby scan. I will not make you bleed if you are not bleeding when you go.

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks, don't you just love being a woman?

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks Lynne, I thought I was done with this sort of thing....no such luck, I'll be glad when it's over with, it's the waiting I think that's the worst, I have to wait another month, I know others have had this done and it is such a comfort to be in contact with some of those people, thanks so much for replying.

[nh_user_437833]

lol. you gotta laugh. My husband made me laugh the other day, saying what other kind of species could bleed every month and still survive !

[nh_user_387035]

LOL how true

[nh_user_385724]

Yes, you think when you get to our age its all done and dusted dont you.......as you say, for some of us, no such luck!!  I have an out-patient appointment tomorrow afternoon, when I should get the results of my biopsy, but I have a spinal condition (spinal stenosis) and it is playing up something awful at the moment.  (To be quite honest, I dont think the epidural I had for the hysteroscopy did me any good.)  Then the following week I have to have an MRI (dont like them).  I'm worried sick about the results of the hysteroscopy and dont know if I cant keep the appointment tomorrow, how long I'll be waiting for the next one.  They wont tell you anything over the phone will they?

[nh_user_387035]

Hi Lynne, sorry for delay in answering, I do hope that your out-patient appt went as you had hoped. Aslo your MRI scan.

I have my trans vaginal ultrasound this coming Monday now as decided to pay to have it done privately, I would be waiting until the 12th of next month otherwise, and isn't it just typical the bleeding has started again! I have just started taking Tranexamic Acid in the hope it will stop it getting too bad, fingers crossed.

[nh_user_437833]

let us know about your experience with Tranexamic Acid as i was given it but never tried it. will you get the results of the scan on the day and discuss with a consultant. I had mine on nhs and i asked her how big the fibroids were, otherwise i would have to wait for my consultant app. next month. 

[nh_user_387035]

Hi, yes of course I will, I have taken them 3 times today without side effects thankfully, I don't know how long it will be for them to take full effect, I am not bleeding as badly as I was 4 weeks ago, back then I spent more time in the bathroom than any other room in the house, I started taking the TA tablets this time as soon as it started so hoping to nip it in the bud. I am hoping that as I am going private that the results of my ultrasound will be fast as I am hoping that my hysterctomy will happen before Christmas.

[nh_user_387035]

Hi fibroidy, I have been taking Tranexamic Acid since yesterday 3 tablets 3 times a day so have taken 5 now and the bleeding has slowed down considerably, will keep you informed. :0)

[nh_user_437833]

thats good to know, thanks, i may try them when things get bad. Thanks ! Good luck for monday

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks, I have huge butterflies in my stomach, I know what to expect, i've had 2 children for heavens sake but the thought of being poked and prodded about eek!

[nh_user_437833]

you'll be fine, i'm the biggest wimp when it comes to this kind of stuff. I'd never even had a smear test (though have now) and have no kids, so it was all new to me, and its really not bad.

[nh_user_387035]

Thanks :0)