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PCOS investigations - anyone had the transvaginal ultrasound and what to expect?

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emeraldgirl1 · 23/06/2009 08:28

Said it all above, really! But has anyone has this done and what should I expect? Will the hospital automatically assign a female technician to do the job or will I have to request that? Don't know if I fancy having a random bloke rummaging around!! And I'm presuming it's not actually painful, but all info would be much appreciated thank you!

I'm also scheduled for a blood test for what they call LH and (I think) FSH - are there any other tests I should be having done?

AND... if it comes up negative for PCOS what should I do next? (Irregular periods are worrying me) Ask for a referral to Gynae or Endocrinologist perhaps?

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tigerdriver · 23/06/2009 08:55

I've had a few of these (annual check ups on my remaining bits after having one ovary removed). Always the same, very nice female sonographer, they do preserve your dignity as far as possible.

I always felt a bit grotty after them so used to try to go straight home for a nice bath and not go back to work if possible. I really don't like hospitals though, specially the one this was at, so I think that added to the grottiness. Doesn't hurt, just feels weird.

Best of luck.

chocolatedays · 23/06/2009 08:51

Hi Emerald

How are you about having a smear?

If it is an ok experience for you - something you have to do to check all is well - then go with the same attitude for the ultrasound. The person doing it will have done a zillion before and will be more interested id trying to diagnosise what't going on rather than embarrased.
It may be a bloke - you can ask for a woman - you can also take a firend / partner in with you.

Whether neg or positive for PCOS you should discuss the findings and next steps with a gynae.

I've had a shed load of these done as they are part of the IVF procedure too - they are really no that bad - just try to relax.

good luck xxx

pinkypanther · 23/06/2009 08:50

I've had a few of these and they don't hurt - they do try to do it as gently as possible, there is lubricant involved, and your modesty will be preserved with some paper sheeting!

If they are looking at your ovaries they will be moving the probe from side to side, which feels a little weird, but not painful. Everytime I have had one it was with a female sonographer.

The LH/FSH tests are standard too - the key thing is the ratio of these to each other. The results can be a bit variable though, so if your levels are a bit off, you might want to get your doctor to repeat them a month later.

Good luck with it x

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emeraldgirl1 · 23/06/2009 08:49

This sounds like something out of a bad romantic comedy!!! Well, something to look forward to I suppose...

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whomovedmychocolate · 23/06/2009 08:43

Oh and the worst bit is the little condom they ceremoniously attach to it!

It's normally a woman because it's normally the same person who does the scans for pregnancy IME but when I had it done the consultant (male) did it - he was much more gentle than the sonographer who did one when I was pregnant

skihorse · 23/06/2009 08:40

Ah, you are referring to dildocam!

It's about the size of a dildo and erm... it's a camera. It isn't actually painful just hugely embarassing although at the same time completely and utterly fascinating.

Good luck with everything else!

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