Are transvaginal scans safe?

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Hi friends 💛

I know what the answer is (I think) but that little voice in the back of my head is arguing with me. We had a MC in April, the bleeding basically started JUST after our first scan at 6 weeks (private) and just didn't stop. I know it was probably bad timing but we're 7+4 with a new pregnancy now and EPAU are having us in for weekly scans that are all transavaginal so they can see more. I know the NHS wouldn't do them if they weren't safe but has anyone had lots of them in early pregnancy and it's been okay?

Think I'm just scared from the bad timing of our last MC. thanks guys xxx

Yes, they are.

You have literally answered you own question in your OP. The NHS wouldn't do them if they weren't safe.

I'm 33 weeks and have had three done this pregnancy. Two by NHS. All good

Thanks guys. I know it's a silly question but given the previous loss and the timing I'm just nervous. Thanks though.

Yes perfectly safe. I had a few in my previous pregnancy and she's now a healthy 4 year old.
Had one so far this pregnancy and next scan in a weeks time is likely to be transvaginal too

Dr. Of course or we wouldn't do them... try to rationalise it that sex is similar in terms of what goes inside you, but obviously way more gentle

Sorry for your loss. I had lots with my two IVF pregnancies and no issues at all but I do understand your worry!

They’re fine. Don’t really go in that far, if that makes sense? Had a few over the years and all good.

Thank you so much guys xxx

Yes they are. They are usually pretty shallow. Not very pleasant but not a concern for baby.

Yes. I had one with my second child, who is now a healthy adult medical doctor. The probe doesn't go past the cervix.

It's worth mentioning that they can irritate the cervix, which is more sensitive in pregnancy - so if you have one and you do get a little bit of spotting or brownish discharge afterwards it's not automatically something to panic about. I had two internal scans at the hospital in this pregnancy due to a previous MC, and both times I had what looked like a tiny bit of old blood in my discharge a few days later - happened like clockwork with both so I put it down to irritation of the cervix from the wand. But it definitely can't cause miscarriage or any harm to your baby.

Hi! Just wondering how everything turned out for you as I’m having the same worries!

@Lemonmarigold thousands of women on here have had TV scans and been fine - mc are not caused by scans. Even if OPs pregnancy didn’t work out the scan is not the issue. From her other posts, it worked out fine and she had her baby.

Private scan by who?
I am a radiographer and we are cwry concerned about people vuying ultrasound equipment and setting up shop.
I posted in another post about the safety risks and the study on animal fetuses.

Never do health checks up via non NHS and if possible wait until 12 weeks of age.
Every procedure carries risks. Hence why not every tom dick and harry gets a scan. Even MRI is off limits for pregnant women unless justified as the risks are unknown and it is NOT ethical to test on humans.
All studies have been donw on animals only.