Do I need to shave for a transvaginal ultrasound? No. Having pubic hair won't prevent you from having an ultrasound. Groom to your comfort before the procedure.
No, you do not need to shave before an ultrasound scan.
EAT/DRINK : Drink a minimum of 24 ounces of clear fluid at least one hour before your appointment. Do not empty your bladder until after the exam. Generally, no fasting or sedation is required for a pelvic ultrasound, unless the ultrasound is part of another procedure that requires anesthesia.
Pelvic ultrasound
Don't urinate (pee) before your ultrasound. Having a full bladder will make it easier to see your uterus and ovaries. If close-up views of the lining of your uterus and your ovaries are needed, you may have a transvaginal ultrasound after your pelvic ultrasound.
In most cases, there is no pain. Some women may have mild discomfort from the pressure of the probe. Only a small part of the probe is placed into the vagina.
How long does the test take? A pelvic ultrasound can take 15 to 30 minutes.
You will be asked to remove any clothing, jewelry, or other objects that may get in the way of the scan. You will be given a gown to wear if you need to remove clothing. You will lie on your back on an exam table. The technologist will put gel on your belly (abdomen).
Ultrasound waves don't travel well through gas which means they won't be able to produce a clean image of your internal organs. Unfortunately the only way to combat this gas is to ensure the person receiving the ultrasound has a full bladder.
So Why Is it So Important to Drink Water Before an Ultrasound? Dehydration can cause your urine to be concentrated, which can lead to inaccurate results. In addition, dehydration can also cause the liver to produce less bile, which can make it more difficult to see the gallbladder on an ultrasound.
Before Your Exam
Drink 32 ounces (four glasses) of water one hour before your examination time. You can go to the bathroom to relieve yourself, as long as you keep drinking water. If you are also having an ultrasound abdomen, please do not eat or drink for 8 hours before your exam. Water and medications are okay.
The probe will make contact with your cervix, which can feel uncomfortable for some women. You will feel some pressure as the probe is moved during the scan to take pictures from different angles.
If you have trouble keeping your bladder full, you may be asked to empty your bladder about an hour before your exam and then drink water once you get to the radiologist's office so that the test can be done immediately after your bladder is filled.
Hair can first be seen in the second trimester of a pregnancy, and usually becomes more visible by the third trimester. On an ultrasound scan, hair will appear as white swirls and lines throughout the baby's scalp area.
There is no preparation for this scan. We will ask you to remove all face, ear and neck jewellery before the scan. Men should be aware that facial hair affects the quality of the images as the sound pulses are disrupted (hair under and around cheeks, chin and neck is of particular importance).
Did you know we can see hair on ultrasound? So many parents come in for their 3D/4D ultrasound session and are amazed at how clearly they can see their sweet little ones chubby cheeks and pouty lips but are completely shocked when we point out their babies hair.
You must have a full bladder when you arrive at the clinic. Make sure you drink four eight-ounce glasses (960 ml total) of water or juice 75 minutes before the exam and don't urinate.
Your healthcare provider may ask you to drink plenty of water before an abdominal pelvic ultrasound. A full bladder helps the transducer's sound waves travel, creating a clearer picture of your bladder.
Before Your Pelvic Ultrasound Scan
Two-piece clothing is ideal (separate upper/lower garments). Empty your bladder 1 hour prior to the procedure, then drink 2 glasses (600ml) of water and hold it. Do not empty your bladder again (your appointment may be delayed if your bladder is not full).
The B-mode cross-sectional view of one uterine horn is on the left of the screen and the corresponding M-mode image is on the right of the screen. The ejaculate is visible as anechoic fluid within the uterine horn on both images (arrows).
If you are on your period it can be easier to use pads rather than a tampon when you visit the clinic as the tampon would have to be removed to perform the scan.
Usually, the ultrasound is performed vaginally, it is not necessary to shave.
You should get your results within 1 or 2 weeks. The doctor who arranged the scan will give them to you. Some hospitals have specialist post menopausal bleeding clinics where you get the results the same day, and you can have further tests if you need them.
Spotting may occur after a vaginal ultrasound or a pelvic exam. Bleeding of the cervix may also occur during sex, or from an infection of the cervix. If you experience bleeding, do not have sex again until consultation with the doctor.
Careful attention to the bowel when performing a pelvic US may allow the sonographer to diagnose GI pelvic diseases such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, colitis, bowel obstruction, mesenteric adenitis, epiploic appendagitis, Crohn disease, and even GI malignancy.