Pelvic Ultrasound Scan

The pelvic ultrasound scan - Pelvic problems such as heavy bleeding, painful periods or sex and generalised pelvic pain are very common and affect all age groups. Pelvic ultrasound scans are regularly being used to identify any causes of these symptoms such as uterine polyps, fibroids, ovarian cysts.
There are two kinds of pelvic ultrasound scans the transabdominal or supra-pubic (through the bladder) and the transvaginal or internal (through the vagina) ultrasound scan.

Transabdominal v Transvaginal pelvic scan

There is a conflict of opinions as to which pelvic scan is the best. Both ultrasound scan approaches are used to image the uterus and the ovaries for any abnormality. They both give useful information that can be combined for the best diagnostic outcome. Sometimes the transabdominal scan image quality is so good that there is absolutely no need to invade your privacy with a transvaginal scan. In our ultrasound clinic in London, we use them as complementary to each other.