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Going crazy worrying about a pelvic scan - help!

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TopsyUK
TopsyUK

Hi Ladies!

Pelvic scan should be the least of my worries but anxious about the internal one as I have trouble with smear tests and wondering if I should just ask for the abdominal one and start from there to see if it gives enough detail.  Does anyone know if the abdominal / external scans are sufficient to show up any worrying signs?  Scan is tomorrow and I'll know soon enough when I see them but any views from the wise will help me sleep better!  I don't normally fret like this and feel a little foolish - where's the strong voice of reason gone from my head?!!!

Thankyou x

 

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  • dawn37202
    dawn37202 TopsyUK

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    Hi TopsyUK

    internal scans show much much more than the external scans ... if you can do it it you will get a much better result ... is it the idea of it that worries you or do you suffer with pain? they can help you if its the latter

    i wish you all the best

    Dawn x

  • elainesuz76
    elainesuz76 TopsyUK

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    Hey TopsyUK, I'm like you with very painful smears but you will smile to yourself after you have the internal scan done as it really is pain free and gives a better reading of what is causing the bleeding, I had polyps which the external scan never showed up. Good luck smile
  • sha863
    sha863 TopsyUK

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    Have you looked up the internal yet? It's not bad. Not painful like a smear. At least I sometimes found the smear and speculum, ouch pinch. It's just like a thin want w a condom on it and lube.
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