Pelvis Male (Prostate and Bladder) Ultrasound
A male pelvic ultrasound focuses on the bladder, prostate gland, and surrounding pelvic structures. It helps assess urinary symptoms, prostate enlargement, bladder emptying, and potential causes of pelvic or lower abdominal discomfort. This non-invasive scan provides clear images of the prostate size, bladder wall, residual urine volume and any abnormalities affecting urinary or reproductive health.
What is a male pelvis (prostate and bladder) ultrasound?
A male pelvic ultrasound is an external (transabdominal) scan that provides detailed imaging of:
- Prostate gland – size, enlargement (BPH), shape, and structural changes
- Bladder – wall thickness, capacity, diverticula, and abnormalities
- Post-void residual volume – measuring how well the bladder empties
- Seminal vesicles – appearance and potential inflammation
- Pelvic structures – signs of obstruction, masses, or fluid
This scan is commonly used to assess urinary difficulties, prostate concerns, and lower abdominal or pelvic symptoms.
Why consider a private male pelvic (prostate and bladder) scan?
You may benefit from this scan if you have:
- Difficulty passing urine or weak flow
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Suspected prostate enlargement (BPH)
- Monitoring prostate size over time
- Incomplete bladder emptying or urinary retention
- Blood in urine (haematuria)
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Advantages of private ultrasound:
- Safe and radiation-free
- More accurate than external scan for fine detail
- No referral required
- Consultant sonographer report provided
- Ideal for fertility and menstrual health assessment
Symptoms or concerns that may require this scan
Consider this scan if you are experiencing:
- Difficulty starting or maintaining urine flow
- Increased urinary frequency or urgency
- Nocturia (frequent night-time urination)
- Lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort
- Blood in urine (visible or microscopic)
- Recurrent UTIs
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
What can this ultrasound detect?
- Prostate enlargement (BPH)
- Prostate structural abnormalities
- Bladder wall thickening or diverticula
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Residual urine volume (post-void assessment)
- Bladder stones or masses
- Inflammation or fluid in pelvic structures
- Seminal vesicle abnormalities
Preparing for your male pelvic scan
Preparation instructions:
- Arrive with a comfortably full bladder for optimal imaging
- You may be asked to empty your bladder partway through the scan to assess post-void volume
- The scan is external and non-invasive
- No fasting required
- The scan is external and non-invasive
- Typically performed in a private clinical setting
- Scan time: ~30 minutes
Inform the team if:
- You have recently had prostate surgery or catheterisation
- You experience significant discomfort during bladder filling
- You are on medication for urinary symptoms
- You have active urinary infection symptoms
How it works
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Results
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