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Question: vaginal ultrasound w close to full bladder, 8 weeks since contact doc said not preg, test is neg. did i need empty bladder or not preg?

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Ultrasound: A full bladder does not matter. Sometimes they want the bladder full so they can use it for better visualization of pelvic structures.

Answered 4/3/2014

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A member asked:

Question: vaginal ultrasound w close to full bladder, 8 weeks since contact doc said not preg, test is neg. did i need empty bladder or not preg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mike Siroky answered

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