Transvaginal scan as a virgin?

Offline Sunflowergirl123 over 3 years ago

Hi all,

I've be referred for an ultrasound following prolonged bleeding and also bleeding between periods. I had the scan letter this week which has said they will do an abdominal ultrasound and then in many cases they also do a transvaginal ultrasound. In the leaflet it says they wouldn't perform this on someone who has not had sexual intercourse.

I am in that situation having never had sex - does this mean that I won't get all the details on the scan that is needed? Surely if the abdominal scan was enough they wouldn't do a transvaginal scan on people?!

Does anyone have a similar situation/advice? Is it possible to have the scan still? Or is there an alternative I need?

Thank you!

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Offline MargaretMary over 3 years ago

I'm no expert but I believe cervical cancer is very, very rare in people who have not had sex. So the abdominal scan may be enough for virgins but not for people who have had sex, as they are at far higher risk. It's also possible they are checking for different things as some things are not risks if you haven't had sex.

I am sure your medical team will know best and will do any tests that you need. My advice would be to ask them why they are only doing the abdominal ultraound and if that is enough to conclusively rule out anything serious. I don't see any point in asking for tests that might be unnecessary.
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Offline MargaretMary over 3 years ago

I'm no expert but I believe cervical cancer is very, very rare in people who have not had sex. So the abdominal scan may be enough for virgins but not for people who have had sex, as they are at far higher risk. It's also possible they are checking for different things as some things are not risks if you haven't had sex.

I am sure your medical team will know best and will do any tests that you need. My advice would be to ask them why they are only doing the abdominal ultraound and if that is enough to conclusively rule out anything serious. I don't see any point in asking for tests that might be unnecessary.
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Offline Sunflowergirl123 over 3 years ago in reply to MargaretMary

Thanks for the reply MargaretMary. It's reassuring to hear.

I've actually been referred for the scan to investigate possible cancer in the womb rather than cervical cancer. Hopefully they can explain more at the appointment.
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