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Ultrasound walk through- can anyone help?

JoJo14

Hiya, new to this and bit random, but I have been called for an external pelvic ultrasound. Can anyone very kindly walk me through what will happen from when I arrive at the hospita/how long it will last/whether i need to wear certain clothes etc l? Very anxious and have white coat syndrome for any visit to Dr's let alone a hospital.

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  • Have you had an appointment letter?  They are usually quite detailed about what is required. I've had a couple and was advised to wear trousers and a top that could easily be pulled up/down for them to do the ultrasound. They tucked a paper sheet in the inside of my trousers to protect them from the jelly. When I say pulled down, it doesn't need to be pulled far, you'll still be decent. It's just so they can scan your pelvic area. 

    The jelly is very cold at first. That's the worst bit I'd say. After that they will scan you. Whilst they are doing this they might ask you to turn on to your side or ask you to hold your breath depending on what organs they are trying to scan. It doesn't take too long and the jelly wipes off quite easily.

    I was also asked to drink a certain amount of water for one ultrasound so that my bladder was full. This was uncomfortable. As soon as they'd done the scan for that part they let me into a toilet that was joined to the scan room to relieve myself. If you need to do this it will say in your letter.

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  • Have you had an appointment letter?  They are usually quite detailed about what is required. I've had a couple and was advised to wear trousers and a top that could easily be pulled up/down for them to do the ultrasound. They tucked a paper sheet in the inside of my trousers to protect them from the jelly. When I say pulled down, it doesn't need to be pulled far, you'll still be decent. It's just so they can scan your pelvic area. 

    The jelly is very cold at first. That's the worst bit I'd say. After that they will scan you. Whilst they are doing this they might ask you to turn on to your side or ask you to hold your breath depending on what organs they are trying to scan. It doesn't take too long and the jelly wipes off quite easily.

    I was also asked to drink a certain amount of water for one ultrasound so that my bladder was full. This was uncomfortable. As soon as they'd done the scan for that part they let me into a toilet that was joined to the scan room to relieve myself. If you need to do this it will say in your letter.

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