previously undiagnosed*

It depends on why you're having it (transvag). I have had several in my life, and they didn't hurt...except once. I had a cervical fibroid, previously diagnosed, and the wand pressed into and along side it causing discomfort, pain and worry. All worked out, the fibroid was eventually removed. A follow up was completely painless.

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.

thank you all for the quick and helpful responses, appreciate it!

Agree that they’re more uncomfortable than painful, but the first one I ever had was post- miscarriage (with a male doc), so given the circumstances, kind of traumatizing.

I've had several. They put a sterile rubber cover and lubricant on it before insertion. Try to take a nice deep breath and relax your pelvis. Watch the screen to distract yourself (it's pretty interesting!) They will move it around inside to get a full examination and then slowly back it out. Let the tech or gyn know you're a little nervous and they'll walk you through it. You'll be totally fine OP!

I’ve had many and they’re not fun but not as bad as you’re probably imagining! Get yourself a treat afterwards

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had several. Never had a male tech. Very professional and matter of fact. I always keep my eyes on the screen and every tech has been very careful to explain what they’re doing as well as welcomed questions about what was what. Not painful. Yes, draped. IME, the techs are always very kind - they’re women and understand it’s a vulnerable place you’re in.

This. Had to have one when I was a teen. It was kind of traumatic bc the wand was big. It’s smaller now though, well thinner. It really doesn’t hurt. The worst part of that your bladder has to be full and they press on it. They tell you to drink a quart, but ime a 16oz bottle is enough.

Not painful. They use a lot of lube lol.

First time I had one, I assumed all ultrasounds were like the movies and the device would be on my belly. Boy, was I shocked when I saw the wand!

I’ve had alot of them now, between a family history of ovarian cancer and an ivf/infertility journey. I think other pp’s described it well. It’s fine, just awkward. I was usually offered the chance to insert the wand myself. The only time the exam would be really uncomfortable was if they had a hard time getting the exact location they wanted. Sometimes they’d start digging deep on my left side looking for that ovary and I’d have to remind them it had been surgically removed already.

It’s nothing to worry about, OP! Not painful or even uncomfortable at all, just a little awkward.

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.

It's more comfortable than a speculum but less comfortable than a dildo

I’ve had several. Never had a male tech. Very professional and matter of fact. I always keep my eyes on the screen and every tech has been very careful to explain what they’re doing as well as welcomed questions about what was what. Not painful. Yes, draped. IME, the techs are always very kind - they’re women and understand it’s a vulnerable place you’re in.

how long does it take and what to expect?
any discomfort and recommend advil before?
is it normally a female tech and are you draped during it? thanks