Pelvic scans
General pelvic ultrasound scans and scans for endometrial thickening and follicle tracking
Pelvic examination scans to detect pathologies - for endometrial thickness scan pelvic ovaries uterus blood test
Performed to examine the uterus (womb) and ovaries, their size, shape and appearance. The lining of the womb (endometrium) is examined to check thickness as it can detect causes of bleeding in pre and post-menopausal women. scan pelvic uterus bood test
A pelvic ultrasound scan can also detect fibroids, cysts, pelvic infections, tumours, and polycystic ovary syndrome, among other conditions.
- Using either transabdominal or transvaginal scans;
- Report provided after scan with images ovaries fibroid fibroids endometriosis cysts
Pelvic uterus scan
Pelvic ovary scan
Pelvic scans for follicle tracking
These scans cans be arranged with us depending on what your fertility clinics has requested or you may decide to have these scans performed independently to see if you are producing follicles and ovulating.
Day 2-3 - to check for antral follicles, also to exclude any cysts from previous cycle.
Day 9 - to check all the anatomy to exclude fibroids and endometrial polyps. We can also exclude any pathology from the previous cycle.
We measure the lining of the womb (endometrium) and measure the follicles within the ovary (which contain the eggs).
The next scan is performed depending on the size of the follicles and they are monitored to inform you when an estimation of ovulation is likely to occur, which in turn increases your chances of conceiving. When the follicle/s are 20 mm they will rupture - this is ovulation.
The third scan is performed after ovulation, a corpus luteal cyst should be present to ensure ovulation has occurred; this will give you an insight of how the ovaries are working within it and whether you are definitely ovulating.
- A transvaginal scan is normally performed;
- Report provided after scan with images
Right ovary with a large follicle just before ovulation
The ultrasound scanning methods
Transabdominal scan
The transabdominal scan requires you to drink one litre of water one and a half hours before the procedure. This ensures your bladder is full so that the scan produces a clear image. During the examination, the sonographer places gel onto your lower abdomen, and firmly moves the probe back and forth.
Transvaginal scan
A transvaginal scan produces very clear images of the female pelvic organs, owing to the position of the probe. This examination is an internal ultrasound that involves placing a probe the scans are performed internally using a long narrow probe that is inserted into the vagina and is gently moved around. The procedure is not painful however you may experience mild discomfort.
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| General pelvic scan (20 mins) | £110 |
| Pelvic scan for endometrial thickness or follicle tracking(20 mins) | £110 |