Gynae ultrasound question

[Birdist]

I have a TVUS booked tomorrow for unexplained bleeding. The problem is that the bleeding is still going on- is it ok to attend like this or should I postpone the appointment? (I'd rather not postpone as it's obviously important to get things checked.) Just don't want to horrify the poor sonographer.

I'd ring them today and check.

Hi, I had one a few months ago and the information leaflet that was sent with the appointment letter stated that I should still attend even if I had my period/was bleeding. Apparently vaginal bleeding doesn't affect the Sonographers ability to check what they need to (although you will need to remove a tampon if you're using one). You could always phone the department if you wanted extra reassurance.
Good luck!

I also had this and the radiographer said more often than not they are undertaking these tv scans with bleeding - that's why they've been requested. Absolutely normal for them. Hope all is well.

Thank you everyone! I am reassured.

They do internal ultrasounds when women have their periods in fertility clinics all the time. It won't affect any of the results.

they wouldn't have referred you for a scan for bleeding if they couldn't do the scan because you were bleeding. Normal physiology shouldn't worry the scanner one bit. Best to not be using a tampon and probably worth having some spare san pro with you.