Pelvic Ultrasound Scan (Transabdominal)
A Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound provides an overview of the womb, womb lining and ovaries using a probe placed on the lower abdomen. A full bladder is required for this scan.
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All-inclusive. Reported by a consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer within 72 hours.
- Radiologists & specialist sonographers
- CQC registered
- GDPR compliant
- Report within 72 hours
What is a Pelvic Ultrasound Scan (Transabdominal)?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no radiation and no injections — to produce real-time images of soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound is safe, painless, and radiation-free — making it a first-line investigation for many conditions of the pelvis.
Is this scan right for you?
Common reasons for having this scan include:
- Pelvic pain
- Irregular or heavy periods
- Suspected fibroids or ovarian cysts
- Investigation of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)/ Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
- Initial fertility assessment
What a Pelvic Ultrasound Scan (Transabdominal) can find
Ultrasound can identify:
- Uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOS) / (PMOS)
- Pelvic fluid
- Pelvic masses
What it cannot do
Gynaecological ultrasound is an excellent first-line investigation but has inherent limitations. A normal pelvic ultrasound does not exclude all pelvic or gynaecological pathology. Findings should be discussed with your GP or gynaecologist. If you experience heavy bleeding, acute pelvic pain or other urgent symptoms, please seek immediate medical review and do not wait for your scan appointment.
What happens on the day
- 1Check in at our clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park at Bluewater. Parking is free.
- 2You lie on the couch with your lower tummy uncovered. A little gel goes on the skin and the probe is moved over the lower tummy; a full bladder helps the womb and ovaries show clearly.
- 3A chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.
- 4The scan takes about 20 minutes. There are no needles and nothing to recover from: you can drive and go back to work straight away.
- 5Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours.
Transabdominal or transvaginal?
A transabdominal scan looks through the lower tummy with a full bladder and gives an overview of the womb and ovaries. A transvaginal scan uses a slim internal probe, gets much closer, and shows the lining of the womb and the ovaries in more detail; it is the better choice for most gynaecological symptoms. The combined scan does both. Whichever you book, an internal scan only ever happens with your agreement on the day.
Preparing for your Pelvic Ultrasound Scan (Transabdominal)
On the day of your scan:
- Arrive with a comfortably full bladder
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
Please notify the team if:
- You are pregnant or might be pregnant
- You have any open wounds or skin infections in the scanning area
- You have relevant medical history (diabetes, cardiac, blood thinners)
- You have allergies to latex or ultrasound gel
Your report
All diagnostic scans at MyScanHub are performed and reported by GMC-registered Consultant Radiologists or HCPC-registered Clinical Specialist Sonographers. Your written report is delivered securely to your patient portal within 72 hours.
You can download the report and your images from your patient account to share with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through. How to open and share your results.
Why consider a private Ultrasound scan for the pelvis?
When you need answers quickly — or when prior imaging has been inconclusive — a private Ultrasound at MyScanHub gives you timely access and specialist reporting without the wait.
Private scan benefits include:
- Fast access — same-day or next-day appointments, no waiting list
- Consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer report within 72 hours
- Fully-private, CQC-registered, GDPR-compliant imaging centre
- Secure online access to your report and images, easy to share with your GP or specialist
Smarter scanning. Proactive health. Peace of mind.
Step 1
Choose
Pick a scan or a programme. No GP referral required.
Step 2
Book
Select a time online — same-day availability most weekdays.
Step 3
Scan
Be seen by specialists at our Dartford, Kent imaging centre.
Step 4
Results
Your written report within 72 hours, in your secure patient account.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a full bladder matter?
A full bladder lifts the bowel out of the way and acts as a window onto the womb and ovaries; without it the view is limited. Drink about a litre of water an hour before and do not empty your bladder until after the scan.
Can the scan check my ovaries?
Yes. Both ovaries are measured and checked for cysts. If they are hard to see through the tummy, the report will say whether a transvaginal scan would help.
Can I have a chaperone?
Yes. A chaperone is available on request and will never be refused. You are welcome to bring someone with you as well.
Will I need an internal scan?
Not for this scan, which looks through the lower tummy. If the view is limited, the report will say whether a transvaginal scan would help; an internal scan only ever happens with your agreement.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, and every scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or a clinical specialist sonographer. You can share the report with your GP afterwards.
When will I get my report?
Your written report, from a GMC-registered consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer, is delivered securely to your patient account within 72 hours of your scan, with your images alongside it.
Where is the clinic?
Our imaging centre is at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent (DA9 9ST), in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — free parking, a few minutes from junction 2 of the M25 and the A2. We're open Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm and Sunday 10am–5pm. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
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