No. It is not painful but can be mildly uncomfortable. The transvaginal probe is inserted into the vagina in order to carry out the procedure. 

The scan shouldn’t take more than 10 to 15 minutes. 

The ultrasound is usually one of the first tests carried out and will verify that the uterus and both ovaries are present. Ultrasounds can commonly show abnormal findings such as ovarian cysts which could be an indication of conditions such an endometriosis. 

Yes, you can bring a partner or friend with you to your appointment, or you can request a chaperone, one of our staff to be present with you during the scan. 

Yes, all of our scans at the clinic are done transvaginally in order to provide us with the best view of your uterine cavity.