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Off for a fun Transvaginal Ultrasound on Monday, they told me to drink 2 pints water before, is that right?

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emeraldgirl1 · 14/08/2009 09:12

I thought I only needed to do that for the external ultrasound but the (scary) woman on the phone insisted I had to do it for this one, too. I'm sure she's right but has anyone else had this done and did you have to drink the water in advance?

Plus, is it a VERY embarrassing procedure or is it OK...?

I'm mostly just worried at the moment that my (highly irregular) period is going to show up about ten minutes before I'm due for the appointment.

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bethoo · 14/08/2009 09:36

buggar meant know it all

bethoo · 14/08/2009 09:36

i was booked in for an early scan as did not know how far along i was and had a missive bleed, told to fill uop wiht water then when i got there was not having an internal scan so had to empty bladder. only need full bladder on external.
but no harm in drinking then can always empty your bladder and tell them you wree informed you had to by the -know- -it- -all- receptionist.

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emeraldgirl1 · 14/08/2009 09:34

thanks guys, this all helps! I'll just follow their instructions - the phone lady was far too scary to ignore - and see how it goes.

Not worried about it being painful, just mildly concerned about the awkwardness factor, especially if it's a bloke sticking things up there (I'm wierdly old-fashioned that way!!!) But heigh-ho. Think probably a lot of my nerves are coming from the possible results rather than the test itself.

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Joolsiam · 14/08/2009 09:31

Last time I had an EPU scan, I turned up, fully expecting them not to see anything on an abdo scan because it was too early (and cos I knew it was all over) - they did one anyway though, then sent me to empty my bladder when they decided a transvaginal was needed.

MatNanPlus · 14/08/2009 09:31

I too was asked to drink but it seems they start with an external, send you to the loo and then do the internal.

Not painful.

Mine was for Ovarian cysts.

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emeraldgirl1 · 14/08/2009 09:28

Oh, thanks everyone, I thought it sounded odd that they wanted me to drink water - but she was adamant on the phone. She said, "they want to look at everything" (the mind boggles!!) so maybe they also do a more general abdominal scan, the likes of which I have had before (though it was pointless as they're looking for PCOS symptoms and didn't see anything with that kind of scan last time).

I suppose I should probably turn up bursting for a pee and I can always nip to the loo if they have made a mistake!?

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MmeLindt · 14/08/2009 09:23

No, I had to have an empty bladder too.

I had dozens of these as I had my DC in Germany and they are used more there.

They are not painful, might be a bit uncomfortable depending on what they are looking for. I have had one done while bleeding and it was ok, if a bit icky. The docs are used to it.

Tocky · 14/08/2009 09:20

have also had loads of these and they def need an empty bladder! And no, not v embarassing, much easier than a smear.

barbie1 · 14/08/2009 09:15

Hi, i have had loads of transvaginal scans and they alway make me empty my bladder before hand...Yes its embarrasing but its quick and painless and you probably wont ever see the person who did it again!

LadyMuck · 14/08/2009 09:14

Full bladder sounds wrong to me, and I've had over 75 of these scans done.