Transvaginal Ultrasounds
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Nothing! They are the same test.
The level of pain experienced during the HyCoSy varies from person to person. During the procedure, you may experience some discomfort and have a cramping sensation like period pain. We advise our patients to take two paracetamol about 30 minutes before your HyCoSy procedure. No anaesthetic is required for this procedure, and it takes about 15 minutes to complete.
It is a simple blood test which can be done in two ways through a finger prick test or through a conventional blood draw.
No. It is not painful but can be mildly uncomfortable. The transvaginal probe is inserted into the vagina in order to carry out the procedure.
The ultrasound is usually one of the first tests carried out and will verify that the uterus and both ovaries are present. Ultrasounds can commonly show abnormal findings such as ovarian cysts which could be an indication of conditions such an endometriosis.
Yes, you can bring a partner or friend with you to your appointment, or you can request a chaperone, one of our staff to be present with you during the scan.
Yes, all of our scans at the clinic are done transvaginally in order to provide us with the best view of your uterine cavity.