Transvaginal ultrasound
Alternative names:
ultrasound - transvaginal
How the test is performed:
You will be lying down on a table. A conducting paste will be used to help with the sound transmission. The transducer is placed in your vagina and moved around. Pictures are taken of the reflections.
How to prepare for the test:
You may need to drink 3 to 4 glasses of liquid 1 hour before the test. One may not void before the examination.
Children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
How the test will feel:
There is some (minimal) discomfort.
Why the test is performed:
The transvaginal ultrasound helps identify patients at risk of having the cervix open during the pregnancy resulting in a miscarriage. It may also detect ectopic pregnancy, small amniotic sacs, a hydatidiform mole (a mass resulting from an abundance of the cells which form the placenta), and an absence of the fetal heartbeat early in a pregnancy.
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