| About Gynaecological Scans |
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What is a Gynaecological Scan?
What is a Gynaecological Scan? Confusingly Consultants and Sonographers also classify an internal scan for Early Pregnancy as a Gynaecological Scan.
How is a Gynaecological Scan performed? Sometimes the sonographer will perform an examination via your tummy, in which case this is known as trans-abdominal scanning.
Must I have an internal Gynaecological Scan? If for some reason you are unwilling to have your gynaecological scan performed trans-vaginally you will need to drink at least 1 litre of water and wait 1 hour before the scan can be performed trans-abdominally. This is why we ask that all patients attending for a Gynaecological Scan (or Early Pregnancy or Nuchal Scan) arrive with a full bladder. It’s much quicker to empty your bladder than wait for it to fill up.
What will I see at my Gynaecological Scan? Rest assured that our team at The London Ultrasound Centre are all expert gynaecological scanners and are trained to recognise the organs of the female reproductive system. We are happy to supply images from your Gynaecological Scan to your specialist however Gynaecologists generally aren’t interested in poring over scan images and simply want to read and understand the results of your examination on a medical report.
Must I see my GP or Gynaecologist before having a Gynaecological Scan? However many patients come to us first for a Gynaecological Scan and then go on to see their GP or Gynaecologist with our clinical report.
Do I need a referral to have a Gynaecological Scan at your clinic? Patients have told us they find it quicker and simpler to have a Gynaecological Scan at our clinic and then see their GP or Gynaecologist for a follow up consultation should the result of the scan require medical attention. Our patients say that coming to see us first has been useful to rule out any gynaecological complaints before seeing their GP. We will happily communicate with your GP or Gynaecologist should the result of your scan require medical attention.
When will I receive the results of my Gynaecological Scan? All data and images from the ultrasound scanner are transferred digitally to our reporting database. A comprehensive medical report will be prepared with a copy addressed to your GP or Gynaecologist and one to yourself.
What Gynaecological Scans do you provide?
Gynaecological Scan
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Fertility Scans |
