Ultrasound appointment

[H0pe2]

Update on my appointment. I have had a letter about my appointment in January and it says it will be a transvaginal ultrasound, what does this involve? Im assuming it’s better than a normal ultrasound? Xx

[WeeMrsH]

It’s to get a more accurate image of your womb and ovaries, compared to abdominal. They will insert a camera into vagina. It’s not painful just a bit uncomfortable x

[H0pe2 in reply to WeeMrsH]

So this is better then. Hopefully they can rule out a few things? X

[WeeMrsH in reply to H0pe2]

It can only see so much but will give them an idea. x

[H0pe2 in reply to WeeMrsH]

What does it actually check for? Xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to H0pe2]

They'll be able to look at your uterus, endometrial lining, ovaries, follicles or any cysts on your ovaries. Just a general look around your internal lady organs. Good luck, its not sore and you soon get used to it.xx

[Tugsgirl]

It’s basically an internal ultrasound. We affectionately call the camera attached to the end of a wand, the dildo cam 😂 It isn’t at all painful although it can be a tad uncomfortable. You will have many, many, many dildo cam experiences with ivf xx

[H0pe2 in reply to Tugsgirl]

😂😂 well hopefully I don’t have to go down that route. I ovulate on the day my appointment is 🧐 will that affect anything xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to H0pe2]

No. I’m sure they’ll still be able to see whatever it is they’re checking for, perhaps your follicles or something xx

[jm22 in reply to H0pe2]

I was ovulating during my first ever scan before we were referred, they pointed it out to me, was actually quite interesting ☺

[H0pe2 in reply to jm22]

I just want to make sure it won’t affect any effort put in that month 😂

[jm22 in reply to H0pe2]

It definitely won't 😂

[H0pe2 in reply to jm22]

Good news 😂

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I much prefer dildo cameras than abdominal as the pressure when you need a wee they’re pushing down can’t bear it. Transvag is much easier not uncomfortable or painful.