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Monday 2 May 2011

Thinking of getting pregnant / IVF abroad / Gynae Ultrasound Examnation

If you are having trouble conceiving or are embarking on fertility treatment abroad you may consider a gynae scan.  (we will also perform gynae scans from "self referring" ladies with pelvic problems eg. heavy periods, pain, bloating, family history of ovarian cancer etc)

This would be a transvaginal scan (a small probe placed gently inside and gently moved from side to side), during which the uterus (womb) and ovaries are assessed for pathology. Please advise Sonographer if you have a latex allergy!

We will measure the endometrium (the lining of the womb), and assess the ovaries (we can accurately count the follicles - potential eggs) All of which will help you get pregnant. Recently had a lady who looked like she would ovulate over the following weekend....advised her to have a "romantic time".......and yes!!! It happened.....
A full diagnostic report will be issued with all our scans, and forwarded onto any organisation you wish.

The uterus , the lighter area being measured is the endometrium (the lining of the womb) where a pregnancy will embed.

An ovary, the little "black holes" are follicles. These are your potential eggs - we can scan you at regular cycles throughout your menstraul cycle to see if & when you ovulate - thus advising when would be the best time in your cycle to attempt to conceive :-). Plus this is what Fertility Clinics require prior to treatment (helps them know what form of treatment for you to embark on!)

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