Cervical ultrasound

[BodgertheJogger]

The GP said she would refer me to have a cervical ultrasound because I've been having 2 menstrual cycles in one month for 18 months.
Can anyone tell me where this might take place? I'm assuming they won't have the equipment at a standard GPs.
Also, can you tell me how you found the experience? Thanks

I had one at my gynaecologists office. (Not in UK) it was my smear test appointment but because I'd been having some aches and pains that I thought were gynae related, she did an ultrasound.
Lots less painful than a smear! It's like a wand thing. Honestly didn't feel anything and she talked me though everything as she did it.

Mine was done at a hospital but some larger surgeries might have the equipment.

Mine was a transvaginal ultrasound but they might do a transabdominal for you, not entirely sure. It was fine, about the same level of discomfort as a smear test so nothing unbearable. They asked me to have a wee beforehand and that was about it. The doctor was lovely and a nurse held my hand as I was so nervous. No pain or discomfort after and they explained every step

^^ exactly the same experience as @Lacedwithgrace; you wouldn't book in just for the fun of it, but really friendly, professional and kind. I needed a full bladder for the first bit of mine, but they were lovely and sent me straight off for a wee before doing the rest

I've had two, and both were some of the best medical experiences I've ever had - so much so that I sent my thanks through PALS afterwards!

I'm scared I will wet myself (and everything else) if I have it. I don't have a bladder weakness btw, just a fear.
I was sexually abused multiple times as a child so this is a massive step for me, but going to a psych was probably harder.
I would do my level best not to, but do you think they would understand if I screamed and ran off the bed... I'm not sure how I will react. I have had a smear in the past.
I will inform the gynae of my history in that dept although they might read me noted.

If you feel you can, then yes, tell them about your anxiety before they do it.

@Geamhradh thanks x
It's hard to tell people but I'm alot better at doing so now.

If you have a chat with them before they start they'll make sure you as comfortable as possible. If you'd like you can wear headphones or ask for someone to chaperone and hold your hand or chat to distract you. There's no rush, and they can stop whenever you need them to. But please do ask them for extra support, they can and will help x

It's usually called a trans-vaginal ultrasound (never heard anyone call it what your GP said.)

You empty your bladder first.

It's not painful. It's a small plastic 'wand' just slightly wider than a fat finger. They put it a few inches inside, with a plastic cover over it, and use lube as well.

It takes about 5 minutes and shouldn't hurt.