About Pelvic Ultrasound Scans
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless procedure with no radiation exposure.Provides real-time, high-resolution images of reproductive organs.Essential for monitoring follicle growth and endometrial development during IVF cycles.Guides precise procedures like transvaginal oocyte (egg) retrieval.Crucial for diagnosing causes of infertility such as PCOS, fibroids, or ovarian cysts.Helps in early pregnancy confirmation and monitoring after embryo transfer./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of infertility causes (e.g., assessing ovarian reserve, uterine abnormalities).
- Monitoring ovarian follicle development during ovulation induction or IVF stimulation.
- Guiding the needle during transvaginal oocyte retrieval in an IVF cycle.
- Assessing the thickness and pattern of the endometrial lining prior to embryo transfer.
- Diagnosing conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, polyps, or ovarian cysts.
- Confirming intrauterine pregnancy and monitoring early fetal development after fertility treatment.
- Investigating causes of pelvic pain or abnormal uterine bleeding.
How to prepare
- For a transabdominal scan, a full bladder is usually required; drink 4-6 glasses of water 1 hour before and do not empty your bladder.
- For a transvaginal scan (most common in fertility settings), the bladder should be empty.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, preferably a two-piece outfit for easy access.
- Inform the sonographer if you have a latex allergy, as the transvaginal probe cover may contain latex.
- There are typically no dietary restrictions (fasting is not required) unless specified by your clinic.
- Schedule the scan as per your fertility specialist's instructions, often on specific days of your menstrual or treatment cycle.
Risks & possible complications
- Pelvic ultrasound is considered extremely safe with no known risks from the sound waves.
- For a transvaginal scan, there may be minor discomfort or pressure during probe insertion.
- Very rare risk of minor spotting or irritation after a transvaginal scan.
- There is a small risk of an allergic reaction to the latex probe cover (if used).
- No risk of radiation exposure, making it safe for repeated use, even during pregnancy.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is typically no recovery time or downtime required; you can resume normal activities immediately.
- If you had a transabdominal scan, you will be able to empty your bladder right after the procedure.
- You may experience a small amount of clear or blood-tinged vaginal discharge after a transvaginal scan, which is normal.
- No special post-procedure care is needed. You can eat, drink, and drive as usual.
- Your fertility specialist will review the images and discuss the findings with you, often on the same day or shortly after.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pelvic ultrasound scans in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with ivf and reproductive medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pelvic ultrasound scans compare across other countries where we have data.
Pari Brown, 38, is a marketing...
Pari Brown, 38, is a marketing director who has been trying to conceive for three years. After a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, she and her wife, Sarah, decided to pursue reciprocal IVF, where Sarah would carry Pari's egg. Pari's journey to this point involved multiple failed IUIs and a profound sense of her biological clock ticking. Her fertility specialist recommended a pelvic ultrasound to assess her ovarian reserve (antral follicle count) and check the health of her uterus before starting the egg retrieval cycle. During the transvaginal scan, the sonographer was gentle and explained each step, showing Pari the screen. Seeing her follicles, small black dots on the ultrasound, made the process feel real and hopeful. The recovery was immediate, with only minor cramping. The results showed a good number of follicles, filling Pari with cautious optimism. Her emotional journey shifted from one of anxiety and helplessness to feeling like an active, informed participant in her path to motherhood, bringing her and Sarah closer as they moved to the next step.
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