Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan
A Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound provides a detailed internal assessment of the womb, womb lining and ovaries. It offers significantly better image quality than an abdominal scan. This scan is performed only with your separate, explicit consent given on the day.
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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 Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan?
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:
- Postmenopausal bleeding
- Intermenstrual or post-coital bleeding
- Suspected womb lining thickening or polyp
- Early pregnancy confirmation
- Fertility investigation
What a Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan can find
Ultrasound can identify:
- Endometrial polyps and womb lining thickening
- Submucosal fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Early intrauterine pregnancy
- Pelvic fluid and adnexal abnormalities
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.
- 2The sonographer explains the scan first, and nothing happens without your agreement. For the internal part, a slim covered probe is gently placed in the vagina; it is not usually painful, and you can ask to stop at any time.
- 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 Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan
On the day of your scan:
- Empty your bladder before the scan
- A full explanation will be given before the scan begins
- A chaperone is available on request
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
Does a transvaginal scan hurt?
It should not. The probe is slim, covered and lubricated, and is placed gently; most people describe pressure rather than pain. Tell the sonographer if anything is uncomfortable, and the scan can stop at any time.
Can I have the scan during my period?
Yes. A period does not prevent the scan, and for some questions, such as checking the womb lining, a scan in the first days of the cycle is the best time.
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?
A transvaginal scan is an internal scan, using a slim covered probe. It is explained first, is not usually painful, and only happens with your agreement; you can ask to stop at any time.
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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