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Any sonographers here? Why was I asked these questions during pelvic US?

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Wobblyheart · 19/02/2024 15:26

I have just had vaginal ultrasound (referral by GP due to a potential polyp and heaviness / prolapse in the area) and being quite scared now. At all of my ultrasounds (apart from one where a malignancy was suspected but later was deemed benign through other means) I would get "all looks good" comment right there and then.

Today was a different story - the sonographwr said she will send images to GP and they will advise me. When I ask if she saw anything worrying she said " it didn't look like that to ME but needs to be reviewed but a GP who will advise on what to do further). During the scan she asked whether I had a c-section (I didn't), whether I have pain during sex (I am not active that way at the mo), and when I had my last smear (nearly 3 years ago). I had a little peep on the screen and the scturcutres looked very heterogenicx not clear like o used to see before. I am worried particularly about the c-section questio. Was she asking that as she could see some scarring / irregularities?

I have been unusually and unrelentlessly fatigued in the last year and only cancer comes to mind and I am feeling so paralysed by this fear.

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restingrichface · 19/02/2024 15:28

These are general questions asked during ultrasounds to rule out anything they may see but that doesn't mean they've seen anything. They're just getting a full clinical picture to present to the doctor.

Wobblyheart · 19/02/2024 15:45

restingrichface · 19/02/2024 15:28

These are general questions asked during ultrasounds to rule out anything they may see but that doesn't mean they've seen anything. They're just getting a full clinical picture to present to the doctor.

Thank you for stopping and replying, I really appreciate it.

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Whatdoesthatbuttondo · 19/02/2024 15:52

I had all the same questions when I had a scan for ovarian cysts. It’s routine, please try not to worry.

Most radiographers these days aren’t allowed to comment on scans to patients, results have to go to GP and will probably be reviewed by a radiologist first.

Wobblyheart · 21/02/2024 17:07

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone. The scan was abnormal but it seems that it is a benign issue. I have two "avascular myometrial cysts" and "likely adenomyosis". The GP surgery said make a routine appt so I am guessing it is a good sign.

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SlowlyLurking · 22/02/2024 17:12

So glad it's the good side of normal for you OP!

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