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Vaginal Ultrasound

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BrittaPie · 23/10/2013 20:49

I need to go for an ultrasound, and I don't know if it will be "normal" or the scary vaginal type.

How awful are they? I want to be prepared :-/

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littlemissnorty · 23/10/2013 20:51

No different to having a smear imo. I had one very early into my 2nd of and it was fine. Concentrate on the VDU

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BrittaPie · 23/10/2013 20:52

I've never had a smear either, too scared...

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darksparrow · 23/10/2013 20:52

They are not awful at all - I think if you are earlier than 8 weeks it will be vaginal. I've had a couple - they are fine - and worth if for peace of mind.

MyNameIsWinkly · 23/10/2013 20:52

I've had lots, they're really not that bad.

You'll be given a large paper blanket thing and left to get undressed and covered. The probe is covered in a condom and lots of lube. It's then placed inside. It doesn't hurt but does feel a bit weird. It won't take long, and isn't cold, slimy or sore like an abdominal ultrasound.

Good luck.

Strumpetron · 23/10/2013 20:54

Honestly they're not bad at all. I had one a 3 years ago when I was 19. You take your pants off and put a gown on, they pop you on a lied back chair, and you can barely feel it when it goes in.

I was really shocked at how not-awful it was. Hope you're okay!

Hassled · 23/10/2013 20:54

The worst bit is the full bladder necessary - I was in agony with the need to pee. The internal thing isn't so bad, really.

Sparklingbrook · 23/10/2013 20:55

The thought of it is about a million times worse than having it done Britta.

V dark room, nurse looking at the screen. She asked me if I wanted to insert the scan thingy or did I want her to do it.

Then she started showing me stuff on the screen and chatting in general. Really not awful at all. x

Theas18 · 23/10/2013 20:58

Honestly not awful at all. " shocked by how not awful" That's exactly it. Far far less uncomfy than a smear and you are covered and no one is peering at your nethers, all eyes are on the screen!

Btw I had a full bladder for the external scan and was told to go to the loo before the internal.

bundaberg · 23/10/2013 20:58

agree with the others. I mean, you're not going to come out and think "wow, i loved that i wanna do it again" lol, but it's really not that bad.

Sparklingbrook · 23/10/2013 21:01

Same here Theas. I was allowed to go for a wee inbetween scans.

Just think of the massive slice of Cake you will earn. Grin

FrankelInFoal · 23/10/2013 21:02

Definitely not something to worry about. I've had millions dozens of internal ultrasounds over the last 2-3 years and not one of them has hurt. The probe is not very wide (eg a Rampant Rabbit is much thicker) and they use a lot of lube to ensure it glides in easily.

hashtagwhatever · 23/10/2013 21:03

as said isn't so bad. I had no pain what so ever.

BonaDea · 23/10/2013 21:37

Is say definitely not as bad as a smear. And frankly when you see your little blob on screen you'll soon forget it!

Wallison · 23/10/2013 21:41

It really is absolutely fine and imo a lot less uncomfortable than a smear. It's basically like a small dildo and they use lots of lube so it just slides in. I hate internal exams mostly, but it really was nothing bad at all.

LunaticFringe · 23/10/2013 21:45

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missnevermind · 23/10/2013 21:49

Yes full bladder for abdominal scan. Then sent for a wee and internal scan when back. The nurse held a blanket up and chatted while I removed bottom half and wrapped me in the blanket once I was on the bed thingy.
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