Transvaginal and abdominal scanning, performed and interpreted by the consultant.
What is involved
Heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, fertility assessment and monitoring
A scan carried out during your appointment by the consultant who is assessing you, so what is seen is interpreted alongside your symptoms rather than reported in isolation weeks later. It assesses the womb, the lining, the ovaries and the pelvis, and is the first-line investigation for most of the conditions on this site.
What the appointment includes
Before you come
Offered for every examination, and yours whether or not you are asked. You may also bring someone of your own.
Without giving a reason. An examination that is not comfortable can be paused or abandoned.
The date your last period started, and roughly how your cycle has been running. It changes what we look for.
Whether we may leave a voicemail, send a text, or write to your GP. All three are your decision.
Checklist
What to bring
One is offered for every examination and you can have one whether or not you are asked. You can also bring someone of your own, and you can ask to stop at any point without giving a reason.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant gynaecologist and last up to forty-five minutes. A chaperone is available for any examination and you only have to ask.