Question 1

my doctor sent me to the hospital to take a pelvic ultrasound. why do they scan from inside the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Closer to organs: Since the uterus and ovaries are usually low in the pelvis, looking at them through the vagina means the probe is close to them and therefore gets a better image.

Question 2

i had a pelvic ultrasound and many other tests done yesterday at the hospital.. the doctors examined me and said it's severe bacterial vaginosis. ?

Accepted Answer

You need: to be treated with meds other than the anti fungals speak with yor ob gyn for further follow up and treatment

Question 3

hello! i had a pelvic ultrasound (non transvaginal) and it showed a cyst on my right ovary of 4 cm. are pelvic ultrasounds sufficient enough to show ovarian cysts without transvaginal? i turned the vaginal one. doc wants to monitor cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Ovarian cysts are quite common and some may disappear without intervention. Your doctor's approach to watch and wait is appropriate.
Visit this site for information on ovarian cysts:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9133-ovarian-cysts

Question 4

repetitive and desperate. seen many doctors. sharp or shock like pain in penis, pelvis at times, testicles at times. negative for stis(cant test for hpv), cytoscopy and pelvic ultrasound clear. can someone give me an idea of what could be doing this?

Accepted Answer

Can't really tell: Without having more detailed history and physical examination, given that you have seen several doctor's and presumably urologists, and didn't have an answer. Don't expect to have a satisfying answer on this limited platform given the brief description you provided, kindly seek an opnion of an experienced urologist in a teaching hospital, good luck

Question 5

hello, for a pelvic ultrasound do the ultrasonographers insert a transducer probe into your vagina? even if you have never had sex?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Pelvic ultrasound can be done via a trans abdominal probe, this typically requires a full bladder for the study. An endovaginal ultrasound is done via a probe inserted in the vaginal, sometimes this may be possible even if the patient has never had sex, however, it may be uncomfortable. Endovaginal studies typically offer better information depending on the clinical situation.

Question 6

which is more accurate a pelvic ultrasound or one that uses the camera and is inserted in the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Transvaginal : In general, the transvaginal ultrasound is better for looking at the pelvic structures.

Question 7

i have a constant sensation/urge to urinate that is localised in the vagina rather than the bladder, i know my bladder itself isnt full. ive been tested for utis, stds and had a pelvic ultrasound which all came back normal. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Tests are well and good but you should also have a physical exam including the vaginal area which might lead to a diagnosis for the cause of your symptoms can be many.  so get examined. in the meantime avoid alcohol drink water and try to keep busy with any of your favorite past times like music or sports. Good luck

Question 8

what is the average amount of time it takes to get male pelvic ultrasound results from your doctor?

Accepted Answer

Typically: The results are available from the radiologist to the doctor within 24 hours. There is variability in how long it takes for the doctor's office to inform patients of results.

Question 9

good doctors i had a pelvic ultrasound scan. prostate was not visualized. bladder was not visualized. limited due to bowel gas. no other abnormal mass or findings were seen. what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

: For whatever reasons it is atechnically suboptimal scan and needs repeating- depending on the reason it was ordered

Question 10

why would my doc change my pelvic ultrasound to a ct scan? they thought it was a ovarian cyst. but the pain occurred on 11/10 after lifting at the gym. would scan show a hernia or a cyst if thats the issue? im on low dose bcp?

Accepted Answer

: I am not able to read your Drs mind today even with
Telemedicie. ;-) Dr humor.  Scan will show more

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My doctor sent me to the hospital to take a pelvic ultrasound why do they scan from inside the vagina

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My doctor sent me to the hospital to take a pelvic ultrasound. why do they scan from inside the vagina?

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I had a pelvic ultrasound and many other tests done yesterday at the hospital.. the doctors examined me and said it's severe bacterial vaginosis. ?

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Hello! i had a pelvic ultrasound (non transvaginal) and it showed a cyst on my right ovary of 4 cm. are pelvic ultrasounds sufficient enough to show ovarian cysts without transvaginal? i turned the vaginal one. doc wants to monitor cyst?

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Repetitive and desperate. seen many doctors. sharp or shock like pain in penis, pelvis at times, testicles at times. negative for stis(cant test for hpv), cytoscopy and pelvic ultrasound clear. can someone give me an idea of what could be doing this?

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Hello, for a pelvic ultrasound do the ultrasonographers insert a transducer probe into your vagina? even if you have never had sex?

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Which is more accurate a pelvic ultrasound or one that uses the camera and is inserted in the vagina?

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I have a constant sensation/urge to urinate that is localised in the vagina rather than the bladder, i know my bladder itself isnt full. ive been tested for utis, stds and had a pelvic ultrasound which all came back normal. what could this be?

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What is the average amount of time it takes to get male pelvic ultrasound results from your doctor?

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Good doctors i had a pelvic ultrasound scan. prostate was not visualized. bladder was not visualized. limited due to bowel gas. no other abnormal mass or findings were seen. what does this mean ?

A member asked:

Why would my doc change my pelvic ultrasound to a ct scan? they thought it was a ovarian cyst. but the pain occurred on 11/10 after lifting at the gym. would scan show a hernia or a cyst if thats the issue? im on low dose bcp?

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