Has anyone had a transvaginal ultrasound that was not for pregnancy exam?

Has anyone taken a transvaginal ultrasound that was not for pregnancy control? Mine was like all exams, very embarrassing but much more exciting when you remember it.

And because they were very small cubicles, three cubicles together and you could hear the conversation between the doctor and the patient who were in the next cubicle.

I have, multiple times over a period of years, two in the last six months. All of mine were in a medical suite that was its own room, so no chance of anyone overhearing what was said. All the practitioners were women, usually in their 30s or 40s. For me--a pretty sexual person--there was nothing sexual about it. It was no more exciting than the thyroid scans.

Yes it is part of my normal gyn checkup, so I have it eery time

I don't think my wife ever had one even during pregnancies!

I was having breakthrough bleeding in my forties and had one as part of the diagnostic process for that.

In fertility treatments, you get a TVU at least twice a week. It seems like that went on for at least a month or two.

Although it’s in a private exam room in the states.

It is now part of my regular exam.

The regular exams take place in same room as pregnancy exams. So all equipment is already there. I guess that they just use what is there to get a clear view.

Still I was not expecting it the first time they used it. It looked very long and intimidating. Then she prepared with condom. Luckily once it was inside me, it was fine. My boyfriends penis is thicker.

@shy_ella Why did it become part of your regular exam? What do I need to say to get one as well? 😊

I have had a few due to diagnostic exams for issues and 2 when I was pregnant. It was done in a private room.

Regarding pregnancy, transvaginal ultrasound is only of interest during the first consultation, when the egg is still very small.

Then, it is easier to practice abdominally to clearly detail each organ of the fetus.

On the other hand, in non-obstetric gynecology, this approach makes it easy to look at the condition of the ovaries or the thickness of the wall of the uterus.

This prevents the patient from having to have a full bladder and can be done during the consultation.

Unlike the practice in certain practices, I do not consider it useful to perform an ultrasound at each routine examination. Ultrasounds are a help in case of doubt but the quality of touch must be the gynecologist's best tool.

The same goes for the breasts, if there is a suspicious mass upon palpation, an ultrasound image is required.

@shy_ella Why did it become part of your regular exam? What do I need to say to get one as well? 😊

Haha. I am not sure if it is done with everyone or with every gynecologist here.

I also have some risks for PCOS. You can always look up mild symptoms and tell them during your next visit.

I had two last year. One to check for PCOS, the other because I had flank pain on my right side and they could not figure out why. For one, I inserted the wand myself, the other, the ultrasound tech parted my labia and slid the wand in for me.

I have TUV (transvaginal ultrasound) on almost every gyno visit. For many reasons like checking me inside, for some period or ovaries pain (I've too many estrogen and it's side effect)

One for breakthrough bleeding; 5 for locating an iud that either wandered or had curled up strings.

I hate them.

Yes I have them at every gynecologist visit

I had one on Friday (as well as an external ultrasound at the same time) to try and determine why I bled for three weeks straight with my last cycle. 😬 Never experienced anything like it in all my years. The ultrasound came back totally clear, though! Waiting on my follow up appointment in June!

I have had them. I just never shared the experience. It was for examining me for fibroids , tears and excessive bleeding during periods. My experience led to the relief of pain that I had for years through a Hysterectomy. Everything came out. I was left with a three-inch sock puppet. After some medication and therapy, I feel much better than I have for years now. Just saying don't be afraid things can just get better in the end. I would like to give all of you a hug.

Anyone reading these posts and getting off on them; I do not have anything good to say.

I had one last year. I was having severe pain and some moderate bleeding after having an IUD inserted. My GYN ordered a transvaginal ultrasound to make sure that the IUD was placed properly. I wish I hadn't been in so much pain at the time or else I think I would've enjoyed it.

Yes it was to diagnose Pcos. But mine was done in a private room.

Sammy has been experiencing some pelvic (ovarian) pain. To rule out an Ovarian Torsion, she's had an ultrasound in the ER room. I was present, and (with her full knowledge and consent) I recorded the procedure. (Photos here: https://en.zity.biz/index.php?mx=gallery;ox=showalbum;ax=13249)

More recently she's followed up with her OB/GYN and had a second ultrasound (done in the woman's health clinic). Private room, much more experienced (and perhaps sympathetic) tech. 😆This time Sammy was given the opportunity to insert the wand herself (while fully covered under a sheet!) -- so no no photos -- and we laughed that "next time" the opportunity is offered she's going to reply, “I don't want to insert it but my partner will!" -- LOL!!

Regrettably, yes, twice. Needed both tabs of Xanax each time.

Yes, I have got transvaginals ultrasounds every year since I was 13.

@annecobain

I am very surprised that in your country doctors perform transvaginal ultrasounds on very young girls of 13 years old.

Have you ever had sex before ?

In France, it is very rare for a child to consult a gynecologist.

The only cases where we are faced with it is relatively new and it is mothers who bring their daughters for the HPV vaccine.

But this in no way justifies a gynecological examination, nor an invasive ultrasound

Yes I have had transvaginal ultrasound. It was not to bad.

My wife had one when she was 38 to diagnose heavy bleeding. Performed by a male technician about her age. He argued that I was not allowed in, but she insisted so I was able to watch the whole procedure. Very embarrassing for her. A strange man working a long thin rod inside her. She hated it. open wide and so exposed. plus I had shaved her the night before, so she was kinda red from that. It was quite exciting to watch for me.

My wife had one when she was 38 to diagnose heavy bleeding. Performed by a male technician about her age.

Interesting. Didn't know technicians performed this procedure, especially male technicians. I imagine quite a few men would be upset over the prospects of having their wives or girlfriends exposed in such a manner to someone who is not a doctor or a nurse.