Has anyone else had a painful transvaginal ultrasound?

[Jaybug0115]

Went friday for my early transvaginal u/s and (sorry if TMI) it felt like the tech was trying to shove my cervix through my rectum! I have had two before early in each one of my other pregnancies....but Damn! I"m scared to go for the one I have on the 6th of Oct. for 24 to 36 hours after...had really super sharp pain in my cervix. I just left a message with the nurse and i'm going to let them know that i'm not happy and quite scared to have another one like that! Anyone else? Thanks in advance!

 

[SamanthaYC]

When I had my transvaginal at the hospital because I had a massive bleed, it did hurt. But it was only when the tech was trying to get a look at my ovaries. My mother in law said hers hurt too when she would get them done, I also spoke with another girl at my work and she said hers was uncomfortable and a little painful. So I think some of that is normal.

 

[Jaybug0115]

Its just crazy cuz with my other two...it was not painful at all. this guy was pressing sooooo hard. And telling me...'just a bit of pressure" And i'm thinking to my self why don't I shove that thing up your rear and press it in just the same manner on your colon and see what you think about "your little bit of pressure!!!!!"

 

[karla1]

at 5 week i had one it was done by a doctor (lady) at my local health center and oh my lord she may as well have been digging for oil. i have had 3 before this and none were painful infact not even very uncomfortable but this was horrible.

when i went to hospital at 6 weeks they did a normal US but then said they needed to do an internal i told her about the last one i had and she was mortified and said she hates it when doctors think they are sonographers and they should leave scans to the professionals as they should never hurt she said she wouldnt think she was a doctor and start giving out flu jabs lol she made me laugh and sure enough the internal us she did didnt hurt at all x

 

[xxVickyxx]

Hi all I am booked in for an internal us on wednesday because I have been having cramps, am quite scared as this is my first baby, they just want to make sure its in the right place. Can anybody tell me what to expect? And also has anybody had slight cramps this early and think that it is normal? I am 5 wks and 5 days. Thanx in advance xx

 

[LisK]

Jaybug0115 - Sounds like the tech was doing something wrong! Internal u/s aren't comfortable but they're not supposed to hurt like that. Last time I had one, my doc accidentally bumped my cervix and I let out a little "ouch!" and he apologized profusely. Sounds like that tech was kind of a jerk.

xxVickyxx - I think cramps are pretty normal. I had cramps between 4 and 6 weeks. My doc told me that cramps alone are normal and not worrysome, but did an ultrasound just to make sure everything was in the right place.

 

[MeowPurr32]

The ones I had didn't hurt. I don't think they should really hurt. If it happens to you again, tell them it hurts a lot and to please stop the ultrasound. And don't go back to that guy, because he doesn't sound very empathetic. I would consider filing a complaint, because he might need additional training.

Vicky, I had cramps early in pregnancy. I think that is common. When you go for the ultrasound, ask them to explain the procedure before they begin so you know what to expect. They may or may not use a speculum to look at your cervix before starting (my doctor does, but I've heard from others on this website that that's not common.) Then they will cover the ultrasound device in gel and a latex cover and insert it into your vagina to view your ovaries and uterus. If it's painful, say something. For me, it's not very uncomfortable at all and not painful. I just looked away and at the monitor and images and not at what she was doing down there, and I found it to be a very interesting experience. Since you're only 5 weeks pregnant, they may or may not be able to see the baby on the monitor, so don't get upset if they don't. For some people, it doesn't "show up" until weeks 6-7. But they will be able to measure the size of your uterus. Don't be afraid to ask them questions. Good luck, hon.

 

[Jaybug0115]

at 5 week i had one it was done by a doctor (lady) at my local health center and oh my lord she may as well have been digging for oil. i have had 3 before this and none were painful infact not even very uncomfortable but this was horrible.

when i went to hospital at 6 weeks they did a normal US but then said they needed to do an internal i told her about the last one i had and she was mortified and said she hates it when doctors think they are sonographers and they should leave scans to the professionals as they should never hurt she said she wouldnt think she was a doctor and start giving out flu jabs lol she made me laugh and sure enough the internal us she did didnt hurt at all x

i'm definitely letting them know before they start anything...this next one. If I have to go through that again....someone is going to be on the receiving end of my foot!

 

[xxVickyxx]

Well I will b 6 weeks when I get it done on Wednesday so hopefully I will get too see the screen. The doc took a look at my cervix today and had a feel around and said it was good that it wasn't painful when he was poking around, how far along was u when you had yours? Xx

 

[Jaybug0115]

I spoke with the my ob nurse and her supervisor called me. She assured me that the same doc was not going to be doing my u/s on the 6th and is letting this doc know what I went through and to give me some extra tlc because I'm terrified at this point. Only saw the sac and yolk and was apparently only 5weeks and 4 days so should get to see a little bean on the 6th. I feel better knowing they understood how awful an experience I had and wanting to make sure that it doesn't happen again! Thanks for all your comments ladies. Now just hoping my little bean makes an appearance .... I hate that I only saw the sac and yolk as I have never been for one so early. And then my stupid self gets freaked out and starts worrying about why I didn't see a bean lol and omg the Internet is a horrible thing for someone worrying. I had to stop myself from googling things like blighted ovum and the like! Thanks soooo much for all your support it means alot!