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My doc had me get a transvaginal ultrasound for pelvic pain, the tech asked me when the 1st day of my last period was, why did she ask?

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Dr. David Wong answered

Informational: You can actually see the lining of the uterus (womb) on ultrasound so knowing where you are in your cycle helps to know what they should expect to see.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2020

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Dr. David Rothfeld answered

Multiple reasons: 1) to know if you could be pregnant 2) to know if you might still be bleeding 3) to be able to assess the thickness of your endometrium.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

My doc had me get a transvaginal ultrasound for pelvic pain, the tech asked me when the 1st day of my last period was, why did she ask?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Wong answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Rothfeld answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

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