Transvaginal ultrasound in a couple of weeks. Fertility testing....surprisingly nervous

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Hello

I have this running in chat, but thought it might make more sense here too.

So my DW and I are wanting to increase our family (already have a teenager from previous relationship) and I've been trying to get myself pregnancy ready with diet/supplements and general fitness....mixed success with thatbut just thought at 35, I should try to increase my chances wherever I can.

Anyway, we're going to start with at home insemination, but I wanted a fertility test beforehand, as this route might be a waste of money if the results aren't good.

We're going to a private clinic and I shall be having the internal scan, followed by blood tests and then a consultation with a consultant to go through the results 🤞🤞

I was just excited when I booked, but now it's getting closer, I'm becoming increasingly nervous. Mainly about the results, but also the scan.

I have actually had a couple before for irregular bleeding and they weren't uncomfortable, but neither were smear tests for me back then, but the last 3 smears I've had, have been almost unbearable, so I'm worried my body has changed over time and so maybe I'll also find this exam painful too. I know it's a different procedure, but still.

Would be great to hear from any of you who have had the same investigations. Would really appreciate hearing any advice and experiences.

TIA

I tend to find smears/anything involving a speculum quite uncomfortable, but transvaginal ultrasounds fine. Hope that helps a bit and best of luck!

Thanks very much @Persipan

I cried my way through the first one. I’ve had around 10 over the last 6 months and honestly they are fine. Make sure they put lots of lube on the probe and tell them if it’s uncomfortable. Good luck!

I also find speculum exams awful (I didn’t used too but they have become painful over time) however the scans are still fine.

the transvaginal ultrasound was completely painless and nothing like a smear test.

I found the transvaginal scan a non event. It wasn't painful it felt like something was there but no pain or feelings of discomfort. I was more uncomfortable that I had recently started my period and they was doing the test. But they was professional and probably seen it all

The vaginal scan is nothing - they hardly put it in far and it’s not as thick as a pe is it anything

Non even compared to a smear 😂

I called it 'dildocam' back when I was having fertility treatment. I can't stand smears and am absolutely fine with transvaginal scans. You'll be fine!