Tag Archives: Pelvic Ultrasound

My Ultrasound Experience

As promised, a report on my ultrasound adventure! I went to an imaging center for a pelvic ultrasound. The prep is different, depending on which body part is being scanned. My prep was pretty easy: drink five glasses of water in the hour prior to your scan. (For ultrasound scans of other areas of the body, you may be asked to fast, or drink only clear liquids.) There was only one hard part: I couldn’t use the bathroom until AFTER my scan. This inspired nightmare images of me having an accident on the exam table! But as it turns out, … Continue reading →

Tests, Treatments, and Nerves

In case I haven’t harped upon this enough in the last few days, I’m having an ultrasound this afternoon. And I’m a little nervous. Long story short: after my recent pelvic exam, my doctor suspects I have fibroids. I’m having an ultrasound today to confirm the diagnosis, so we can figure out a treatment plan. I’m glad to know that there’s a reason for my monthly misery — irregular periods, painful cramps, and other symptoms. I’m glad to know there is a wide variety of treatment options available. But I’m still nervous about the test. Let’s be honest: I get … Continue reading →

Adenomyosis: My Story Part #2 Pelvic Ultrasound and Endometrial Biopsy

In the first Blog of My Story shared some of the symptoms I was suffering with. My Normal was Different and all of my annual tests came back normal. My hormones were normal and I showed no signs of menopause. I was left to survive the holidays in pain and worry waiting for my next doctor’s appointment. In January I had a Pelvic Ultrasound. A small amount of saline water was placed inside my uterus to help see if there was “something” inside of it that might be causing the enlarging and hardening my gynecologist noticed. But, everything inside looked … Continue reading →