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A pelvic ultrasound is performed through the abdomen (transabdominal scan) whilst the patient has a full bladder, and provides a broad perspective of the organs in the pelvis.

A further scan through the vagina (transvaginal scan) using a transducer (slender probe) can provide significantly more detailed images. Your consent will be required prior to performing this scan.

What are some of the reasons for performing a pelvic ultrasound scan?

• Pelvic pain
• Review of a mass palpated during a pelvic examination
• Evaluation of the ovaries
• Evaluation of the uterus and endometrium (lining of the womb) for endometriosis
• Assessment of uterine fibroids
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Prolapse
• Incontinence