Your Fertility Workup: Pelvic Ultrasound

I had one done this month as I had MC in March, not on any form of contiception. I was told i had Polycystic ovaries since I was in my early 20s. I had a laposcapy done in 2014 which show have got it , and also inside my womb is bulky which; makes it impossible to get pregnant. I was also told I could not get pregnant unless I do IVF, in January 2018 I got pregnant naturally, lost the baby at 12 weeks. I had two internal and external scan done, to show there was no heart beat. I had surgery to remove it. My husband and I got married on the 08.08.18 we desperately wanted a child together. I am using clear blue degital kit which shows, am not ovulating every month. I also had blood test done on my 21 day cycle, to fine out if am releasing any eggs also for hormones, all the blood test came back fine. I was sent to see a consultant at a private hospital, I had to empty my bladder first; then scan internal and external it shows have got a large fibroid more than 10cm, which cover my entire right ovaries; as he could not see it. I have to go back for a 3D scan to look at it better. What he can't understand is how they could have miss the fibroid in the first place. It was not yesterday it had been a long time, as I always have painful irregular periods. That's the reason why I had a MC. I was told they will have to do surgery and take it from there. I will be put on Clomid for a while and if it does not work, IVF as am 40 next year. My husband and I thinking of going abroad after the surgery for IVF; as its cheaper, but we also have to research carefully. Please pray for us as there is a long jounary for us.

HSG tests are worse.

Ultrasound tech here! The correct term is technologist-not technician. That aside, I’ve been reading a few comments about how patients are asked to empty their bladder. It is standard procedure to have the external exam done with a full bladder and the internal exam done with an empty bladder. The simple science behind it is that the uterus lies behind the bladder. Sound travels faster through water, which illuminates everything beneath it. If the bladder is full, it acts as a window to the uterus and gives better visualization. The patient will be instructed to empty their bladder prior to the internal for the obvious reason of comfort, but also because a full bladder can cause the uterus to change position and can be more difficult to view. While this is the preferred method, not all sites will require it, so don’t worry if you’ve received no instructions (also note that if you’re concerned about this, please ask about it prior to your appointment).Please, please tell the tech if you’re having pain during the exam, as that’s an important note to make to the reading radiologist. If you need a break, you can absolutely communicate that. The thing I tell my patients the most is to try to relax. If you’re tense, the exam can feel more uncomfortable than when you’re relaxed. If you’re more comfortable inserting the probe yourself, please communicate that as well. This is such a sensitive exam, so communication is the best thing for all involved. Good luck to everyone! Baby dust to everyone 🌬

Small device pffft

I had one done, and honestly it wasn't that bad at all!

I've had a pelvic sonogram done a few months back and that's how it was discovered about my ovarian cyst on the outside and fibroid on the inside. Was given medication to take for a month to ease the pain during my AF and told to take vitamins to help with conception. 

I have about 2 fibroids on my uterus an I have problems with my periods not coming on like last month i had to take provera to come on an I had to take clomid an this month I haven't came on yet but I'm trying to wait it out to see. I been trying over a year now an been taking prenatal vitamins. they told me it looks like I don't ovulate but I'm so scared I want be able to have another baby, I'll be 40 in December an my doctor wanted me to try before I turned 40. keep your fingers crossed for me guys.

Isn't that just the routine ultrasound that doctors perform each year when going to the OBGYn? I must have had tons of those🤣

I had this test done a few months back and I was asked to empty my bladder before the exam began.

I had one was able to see cysts and once was able to see one of my eggs maturing. I used to be scared to do that but it became normal after awhile.