What is this like? Pelvic abdominal & transvaginal ultrasond

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Always female techs. I found it very uncomfortable. It doesn't just go in and sit there quietly- there is a lot of pressure and pushing as they try to get the image they need and they'll describe it as "just a little pressure" but frankly it's much closer to pain. I know the techs are trying to be kind but it's not a fun procedure and I dread them. They sometimes have to do multiple rounds of full bladder and not, and that sucks, too.

Nonsense. No pain whatsoever. You're scare mongering on purpose. Shame on you.

I am a Nurse Practitioner who has had one and send many patients to get them. I agree that it was uncomfortable when they were trying to find both ovaries.

Some patients find it painful- as they do Paps and intercourse.

Shame on you.

OP- as in all things, people’s experiences are different, but vast majority of women, at least in my experience, do great.

[Anonymous]

Agree with everyone’s comments. The pushing/pressure to get good images can be uncomfortable but the insertion for the internal ultrasound went smoothly. You can also request to insert the wand yourself; in fact some offices require the patient to do so. That part was easy-peasy. There’s a drape laid over the abdomen and below during the tvu. The techs were all women, and gentle and professional.

[Anonymous]

I have these annually due to a family history of ovarian cancer. It's awkward but not painful or difficult.

[Anonymous]

Have had literally at least 100+ ( 6 rounds iui and 3 ivf). They've never hurt. Awkward when on period but otherwise totally fine

[Anonymous]

What would a transvaginal u/s be used instead of the kind across the stop of the stomach? What is the benefit?

I'd see if this kind is really necessary or not.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had seversl transvaginal ultrasounds and they have been completely uneventful. My techs are always women.

They are very professional, clinical and it is not weird at all. One of them asked me if I wanted to insert it myself or Have her do it. There is a lot of lube involved and they try and make the experience as easy as possible. It is a medical procedure and they approach it as such.

You feel pressure, but it’s minimal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What would a transvaginal u/s be used instead of the kind across the stop of the stomach? What is the benefit?

I'd see if this kind is really necessary or not.

NP. It allows for a better view, especially of the ovaries.

[Anonymous]

I've had a few of them and I didn't find them to be painful at all. It would be a stretch to even say it was uncomfortable, but I know that a lot depends on your anatomy and reason for needing one. They don't take very long, just a few minutes. If I'm comparing things, I find mammograms more uncomfortable than a transvag ultrasound.

[Anonymous]

Forgot to add, I've always had a female tech and yes, I had a gown draped over my lap. One of the techs asked if I'd like to insert it myself and while I was fine with her inserting it, I thought it was nice to give women the option.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had many between fertility treatment, family history and fibroids. It’s not a big deal. They may start with abdominal so require a full bladder but not always. Either way, they will have you empty your bladder prior to the transvaginal portion. I am a complete wimp about all things medical but I didn’t find it to be painful or scary. You might feel a little pressure but not always. There was no pain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's more comfortable than a speculum but less comfortable than a dildo

OMG this made me spew my drink. Its very true though, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have had literally at least 100+ ( 6 rounds iui and 3 ivf). They've never hurt. Awkward when on period but otherwise totally fine

This, but then women undergoing fertility treatment are willing to do what it takes.

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I had one to check for ovarian cysts, and I'll echo that it is less uncomfortable than a speculum.

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I have had four. Two were more painful than the other two. I have a lot of chronic plain issues so I'm pretty sensitive, and all four were bearable. And I never had a male tech. I would try not to worry too much about it.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had several with women and one with a man. I was very anxious about the man doing it but he was professional and the nurse as standing right there. In the end I’d rather the best person do it (the man was a specialist), even if I’m secretly wondering about and judging any man who would choose this as a job.