Transvaginal scan as a virgin?

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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  • How are you? I’m so sorry I am only just replying, such a big decision for you and yet here you are still wondering how I am. That means a lot. So this end I’m dealing with Overactive thyroid which is my second pituitary condition now (probably why how I was feeling was so horrendous and the symptoms very much mirrored cancer for me… It’s a struggle at times - people wouldn’t realise how bad the symptoms have been and how much this latest diagnosis has actually affected my body and my mind. I’m still very grateful for you and the chats that helped me as this was unfolding, hope it’s the same for you. I hope you have support and I wish you nothing but happiness and health going forward. Lots of love. xx