Next step after ultrasound

Hi,

Over the past couple of months I've been having abnormal bleeding - periods lasting over a fortnight, and increasingly regular spotting/bleeding between. I was referred for a pelvic ultrasound, which I had today.

The sonographer said that she wasn't getting very clear images by abdominal ultrasound, so tried transvaginally to get a better picture. She managed to take 1 measurement but couldn't insert the probe fully as it was too painful.

My question is, what would be the next step if they haven't got the information/images they need? Is there another way to get a look at what is going on?

Thank you! 

  • Hello Sunflowergirl123 and thanks for posting,

    I am not sure if the ultrasound images already obtained will be clear enough for the doctors to decide anything. If not they might want to try a second ultrasound or another type of scan and there is also a procedure called a hysteroscopy that can be used to examine the inside of the womb. I can't say exactly what your doctor might want to do, but there should be a way around the issues you had with this ultrasound scan. 

    I hope you find out more soon. 

    Give us a call if you want to talk anything over,  our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are around from 9-5, weekdays.

    Best wishes, 

    Julia