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What is a transvaginal ultrasound?<\/h2>\n
Also known as endovaginal ultrasound, a transvaginal ultrasound is an internal imaging technique in which the transducer that emits sound waves is inserted into the vaginal canal to capture highly detailed images of your entire pelvic cavity.<\/p>\n
Pelvic ultrasound vs. transvaginal ultrasound<\/h3>\n
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan of your pelvic cavity; transvaginal describes the method by which the ultrasound is performed. A pelvic ultrasound could be performed either transvaginally (internal ultrasound) or transabdominally (external ultrasound).<\/p>\n
During transabdominal ultrasound<\/a>, the transducer is run over the surface of the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound is sometimes preferred if more internal detail is required.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What is a transvaginal ultrasound used for?<\/h2>\n
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Your doctor may refer you for a transvaginal ultrasound to confirm or monitor a pregnancy. You also might be sent for a scan to examine your pelvic organs in detail to diagnose the cause and identify the location of pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding.<\/p>\n
Transvaginal ultrasound may be required during pregnancy<\/h3>\n
Pregnancy ultrasound scans<\/a> give you and your healthcare team full visibility into your fetus\u2019 development. In early pregnancy, when the embryo is very small, you may have a transvaginal ultrasound for higher visibility.<\/p>\nDoctors use transvaginal ultrasounds to:<\/p>\n
\n- Confirm your pregnancy and establish how far you are along<\/li>\n
- Monitor fetal heartbeat<\/li>\n
- Examine the health of your placenta<\/li>\n
- Identify any abnormalities or warning signs that might indicate a miscarriage<\/li>\n
- Locate the source of any bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other reasons a transvaginal ultrasound may be prescribed<\/h3>\n
If you experience unexplained pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding, or if your doctor suspects any abnormalities in your cervix, fallopian tubes, uterus or other pelvic organs, you might have a transvaginal ultrasound to help your doctor identify the root cause, such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Benign gynecologic lesions or tumors<\/li>\n
- Cysts, fibroids or polyps<\/li>\n
- Ectopic pregnancy<\/li>\n
- Infection<\/li>\n
- Signs of cancer<\/li>\n
- Uterine bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you have an intrauterine device (IUD), a doctor might also use a transvaginal ultrasound to ensure it has been correctly placed.<\/p>\n
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Preparing for a transvaginal ultrasound<\/h2>\n
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You don\u2019t need much preparation for a transvaginal ultrasound. but here’s what you should know.<\/p>\n
Before your scan<\/h3>\n
Bring your requisition and health card or ID with you to your scan. Be sure to read your requisition carefully and confirm any special instructions with the hospital or imaging clinic beforehand. Inform them if you have a latex allergy, as the transducer is covered in a condom.<\/span><\/p>\nWear comfortable clothes you can easily get in and out of, as you\u2019ll need to remove your bottoms and underwear. You may be required to wear a gown.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you are having your period, you\u2019ll be asked to remove your tampon.<\/span><\/p>\nDepending on your circumstances, you may be required to have an empty, half-full or full bladder for your scan. If your scan requires a full bladder, you will need to drink 6-8 glasses of water an hour before your scan.<\/span><\/p>\nDuring your scan<\/h3>\n
In the ultrasound room, you will lie on an examination table with your knees bent, possibly in stirrups, as if you\u2019re having a pelvic exam. The sonographer will cover the transducer in a condom and gel, then carefully insert it into your vagina. Although this may feel a little uncomfortable, it shouldn\u2019t be painful.<\/span><\/p>\nThe transducer will emit high frequency sound waves, and images will appear on the monitor screen. The sonographer will turn the transducer and may ask you to move or shift to capture different images.<\/p>\n
If you are having saline infusion sonography (SIS), there will be an extra step, as a saline solution will be inserted into the uterus before the scan.<\/p>\n
The scan can last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.<\/p>\n
After your scan<\/h3>\n
Transvaginal ultrasounds do not require a recovery period: after your scan, you can get dressed and go about your day as normal.<\/p>\n
The ultrasound technician is not allowed to answer any questions about the results of your scan. Your images will be forwarded to a radiologist for interpretation, who then forwards your results to your referring physician, who will discuss them with you at a follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n
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Getting my results<\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ultrasound-image-pockethealth-1024x576.png\")
A patient uses PocketHealth<\/a> to check their ultrasound reports<\/em><\/p><\/div>\nYour doctor will discuss your results with you at a follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n
When will I get my results?<\/h3>\n
Depending on your particular circumstances and clinic, this process can take anywhere from a few days to more than a week. PocketHealth<\/a>\u00a0can give you faster access to your images and reports, often as soon as they are released by the radiologist.<\/p>\nMary appreciates how PocketHealth eliminates the nerve-wracking wait for results. \u201cI can access my images and reports online, giving me peace of mind and control over my health.\u201d Read more about Mary\u2019s health journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFast access to your ultrasound images and reports\t\t<\/h2> \n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/request-search-bar><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWho interprets my results?<\/h3>\n
The radiologist will interpret your images and send them with an accompanying report to your referring physician, who will likely go over them with you at a follow-up appointment. <\/span>MyCare Navigator<\/span><\/a> highlights any follow-up recommendations, so you\u2019re always ready for the next steps. It also provides you with a list of personalized questions to ask your doctor, based on your report, such as<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- Were there any abnormal findings in my transvaginal ultrasound report?<\/li>\n
- What\u2019s the best way to treat my symptoms?<\/li>\n
- What happens next?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Understanding my results<\/h3>\n
Your ultrasound images will appear in shades of gray, black and white. The denser the tissue, the lighter it appears in ultrasound images. Bone is white, for instance, while fat- or fluid-filled tissue looks black. We have a page dedicated to helping you understand your ultrasound images<\/a>.<\/p>\nNothing replaces expert medical advice but Report Reader<\/a> can give you explanations of complex medical terminology so you can begin your discussion with your doctor from a more informed position.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n \n \n Get fast access to your ultrasound results<\/h2>\n \n ![\"Ultrasound](\"https:\/\/www.pockethealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PH_phone_flat_ULTRA_report_RGB-7.png\")
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What is a transvaginal ultrasound?<\/h2>\n
Also known as endovaginal ultrasound, a transvaginal ultrasound is an internal imaging technique in which the transducer that emits sound waves is inserted into the vaginal canal to capture highly detailed images of your entire pelvic cavity.<\/p>\n
Pelvic ultrasound vs. transvaginal ultrasound<\/h3>\n
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan of your pelvic cavity; transvaginal describes the method by which the ultrasound is performed. A pelvic ultrasound could be performed either transvaginally (internal ultrasound) or transabdominally (external ultrasound).<\/p>\n
During transabdominal ultrasound<\/a>, the transducer is run over the surface of the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound is sometimes preferred if more internal detail is required.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your doctor may refer you for a transvaginal ultrasound to confirm or monitor a pregnancy. You also might be sent for a scan to examine your pelvic organs in detail to diagnose the cause and identify the location of pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding.<\/p>\n Pregnancy ultrasound scans<\/a> give you and your healthcare team full visibility into your fetus\u2019 development. In early pregnancy, when the embryo is very small, you may have a transvaginal ultrasound for higher visibility.<\/p>\n Doctors use transvaginal ultrasounds to:<\/p>\n If you experience unexplained pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding, or if your doctor suspects any abnormalities in your cervix, fallopian tubes, uterus or other pelvic organs, you might have a transvaginal ultrasound to help your doctor identify the root cause, such as:<\/p>\n If you have an intrauterine device (IUD), a doctor might also use a transvaginal ultrasound to ensure it has been correctly placed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n You don\u2019t need much preparation for a transvaginal ultrasound. but here’s what you should know.<\/p>\n Bring your requisition and health card or ID with you to your scan. Be sure to read your requisition carefully and confirm any special instructions with the hospital or imaging clinic beforehand. Inform them if you have a latex allergy, as the transducer is covered in a condom.<\/span><\/p>\n Wear comfortable clothes you can easily get in and out of, as you\u2019ll need to remove your bottoms and underwear. You may be required to wear a gown.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are having your period, you\u2019ll be asked to remove your tampon.<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on your circumstances, you may be required to have an empty, half-full or full bladder for your scan. If your scan requires a full bladder, you will need to drink 6-8 glasses of water an hour before your scan.<\/span><\/p>\n In the ultrasound room, you will lie on an examination table with your knees bent, possibly in stirrups, as if you\u2019re having a pelvic exam. The sonographer will cover the transducer in a condom and gel, then carefully insert it into your vagina. Although this may feel a little uncomfortable, it shouldn\u2019t be painful.<\/span><\/p>\n The transducer will emit high frequency sound waves, and images will appear on the monitor screen. The sonographer will turn the transducer and may ask you to move or shift to capture different images.<\/p>\n If you are having saline infusion sonography (SIS), there will be an extra step, as a saline solution will be inserted into the uterus before the scan.<\/p>\n The scan can last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.<\/p>\n Transvaginal ultrasounds do not require a recovery period: after your scan, you can get dressed and go about your day as normal.<\/p>\n The ultrasound technician is not allowed to answer any questions about the results of your scan. Your images will be forwarded to a radiologist for interpretation, who then forwards your results to your referring physician, who will discuss them with you at a follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A patient uses PocketHealth<\/a> to check their ultrasound reports<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Your doctor will discuss your results with you at a follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n Depending on your particular circumstances and clinic, this process can take anywhere from a few days to more than a week. PocketHealth<\/a>\u00a0can give you faster access to your images and reports, often as soon as they are released by the radiologist.<\/p>\n Mary appreciates how PocketHealth eliminates the nerve-wracking wait for results. \u201cI can access my images and reports online, giving me peace of mind and control over my health.\u201d Read more about Mary\u2019s health journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n The radiologist will interpret your images and send them with an accompanying report to your referring physician, who will likely go over them with you at a follow-up appointment. <\/span>MyCare Navigator<\/span><\/a> highlights any follow-up recommendations, so you\u2019re always ready for the next steps. It also provides you with a list of personalized questions to ask your doctor, based on your report, such as<\/span>:<\/p>\n Your ultrasound images will appear in shades of gray, black and white. The denser the tissue, the lighter it appears in ultrasound images. Bone is white, for instance, while fat- or fluid-filled tissue looks black. We have a page dedicated to helping you understand your ultrasound images<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nothing replaces expert medical advice but Report Reader<\/a> can give you explanations of complex medical terminology so you can begin your discussion with your doctor from a more informed position.<\/p>\nWhat is a transvaginal ultrasound used for?<\/h2>\n
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Getting my results<\/h2>\n
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