Unable to do transvaginal scan

[jib70]

Hello, I'm new here and will try to be brief but wonder if anyone can advise me.

I had a US scan last week as my ca125 result was 91. The radiographer was unable to perform a transvaginal scan though as trying to insert the probe was so very very painful for me. She attempted several times and I even tried myself, but it was far too sore. When I wiped after there was a little blood for a day or too and I did still feel soreness.

Will this cause difficulties in investigations? The radiographer did say she couldn't see any mass on the ovaries.

I expect my GP will be in touch with what the results.

Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks

[Irisisme]

Hi jib70,

There are inflammations that can cause the CA125 to rise so it may not be OC. However, an US which is not trans-vaginal can (in my early days did) miss a mass. I do suggest that you ask for a CT scan.

Good Luck, fingers crossed all is well,

Iris 🤞🤞

[jib70 in reply to Irisisme]

Thanks for your response Irisisme much appreciated. I read ca125 can give false positives but hadn't considered an infection being a cause. Have to see what the GP suggests bearing in mind my other symptoms. I may be back to ask more questions though 🙂

[Fluffyjumper]

Hi jib70

I had previously had trans vaginal US scans which showed several masses. These were monitored for a year but as they hadn’t changed were left. A few years later I had symptoms. Trans vaginal was too painful. I had a standard abdominal US followed by CT with contrast. My advice is push for CT with contrast.

CA125 can be raised with infection/ inflammation.

[SopSinger]

One of my first symptoms (which was explained away at the time) was a painful smear test. Pain and bleeding on attempted transvaginal scan is not normal and you should definitely push for a CT and/or MRI scan to find out what is going on.

[Motiva]

Hello Jib,

Sorry you had such a difficult time trying to get an image. You were brave to try it yourself . A CT scan may be helpful.

I hope the GP appointment comes round soon.

F x

[mrstadpole]

My transvaginal scan did not pick up my OC.As others have suggested ask for a CT scan.x

[Tealgirl7]

Try not to worry but definitely pursue it. The transvaginal sound is far more accurate than an abdominal one. Go for the CT scan because you won't stop worrying until you get some answers

[Leniko]

That is concerning. They may need to mildly sedate you. My OVCA mass was discovered via transvag scan. Please try to get it done.

[AuntyOrange]

Hi jib70,

I also could not have a transvaginal US. My GP (at the time) didn't bother with any other follow ups so by the time I had a CT (at my urging) 7 months later!!!! I was at stage 3. Turned out that I also had a vaginal cyst which was sorted during my peritonectomy.

I'm not saying that it could be oc for you but please insist on a CT to be sure.

Good luck. xxxxxx

[Wirralian]

I agree with Irisisme below. My OC was also missed on initial US scan. Get a CT.

[Lizchips]

Ask for a cat scan and pet scan. This will show what you need to see. I get a cat scan once a yr and pet every 6 mo. In US at City of Hope.

[Yorkiepudd]

Poor you that sounds rough. I didn't have a TVUS as I refused and they did an MRI instead x

[Summergold2]

have a ct or pet scan done with and without contrast