Transvaginal ultrasound & tech being creepy or normal?

[Sweetp79]

I had a scan at 5 weeks and it took about 5 mins to find the baby and check my ovaries and tubes. I had another scan at 7 weeks and this time it was transvaginal.. the professional was a woman and she gave me a soft blanket to cover my lower half, but not once did she pull it in and out. She moved it from left to right and pulled back once, if not twice to angle the ultrasound but not once did it ever cross my mind that it was in a sexual manner, it felt pretty normal.

From my experiences what you experienced wasn't normal procedure and I'm glad you've reported it! Did the hospital ever get back to you and what did they say?

They havent called me back yet : /

Thinking about calling them back and just asking to speak to the ultrasound manager directly.

 

[tinltl]

I think you're overeacting.

 

[Sweetp79]

I think you're overeacting.

If you think I'm overreacting then you must have had a similar experience to me and felt normal about it, and you must know it's normal procedure to put a vaginal ultrasound probe in and out in a continuous motion similar to sex.
I've been trying to tell myself I'm over reacting since it happend and forget about it but I just couldn't with out finding out if for sure if it is or not cause it defenitly grossed me out... that's why I posted this thread... to see from a variety of people if this has ever happend to them, and I haven't seen one yet. unless you are one?

 

[BabyDragon]

Creepy! Every us I've had, the tech hands me the wand and tells me to insert it, once it's inserted, it doesn't come out till it's done!

Good for you for reporting it! Judge your intuition. He MADE you feel uncomfy, andthat in itself warrants a complaint!

 

[tinltl]

I think you're overeacting.

If you think I'm overreacting then you must have had a similar experience to me and felt normal about it, and you must know it's normal procedure to put a vaginal ultrasound probe in and out in a continuous motion similar to sex.
I've been trying to tell myself I'm over reacting since it happend and forget about it but I just couldn't with out finding out if for sure if it is or not cause it defenitly grossed me out... that's why I posted this thread... to see from a variety of people if this has ever happend to them, and I haven't seen one yet. unless you are one?

Maybe you should have contacted a professional in the field for their opinion instead of going on the internet and asking a bunch of strangers.

 

[SarahSausage]

I dont think you're over-reacting at all & i would ring to find out whaT is going on & why they havent at least phoned you to keep you informed. Also i'd put the co
mplaint in writing.

 

[BeccaxBump]

I defiantly don't think you're over-reacting, it sounds like a violation of your trust and your body. What he did was wrong and if YOU feel it was wrong then it is. Always trust your instincts. I know from getting an internal ultrasound when not pregnant, the woman moved it side to side never in and out - that's wrong.
So sorry this happened to you.

xoxox

 

[Elisianna]

I don't think it is an overreaction. If it made you uncomfortable, and the tech is doing the the same thing to other people and making all of THEM uncomfortable that isn't good. Even if he sincerely didn't mean anything by it, he still needs to know that it makes people uncomfortable and that he needs to work on his methods.

I know not everyone can be comfortable with every situation all the time, and I think that's fine, but when it's something that involves something up a woman's vagina, she should definitely be made to feel as safe and comfortable as possible.

 

[Sweetp79]

I think you're overeacting.

If you think I'm overreacting then you must have had a similar experience to me and felt normal about it, and you must know it's normal procedure to put a vaginal ultrasound probe in and out in a continuous motion similar to sex.
I've been trying to tell myself I'm over reacting since it happend and forget about it but I just couldn't with out finding out if for sure if it is or not cause it defenitly grossed me out... that's why I posted this thread... to see from a variety of people if this has ever happend to them, and I haven't seen one yet. unless you are one?

Maybe you should have contacted a professional in the field for their opinion instead of going on the internet and asking a bunch of strangers.

Umm I did End up calling risk management after noticing that no other friends or ladies on here had this same experience. As I stated in the very first post, I wasn't sure if different techs just have different techniques and wanted to find out a wide variety of experiences/opinions from people who have had a vaginal US and if any one has had this experience ever... Cause if it was randomly "normal" then I wouldn't have to complain or worry right? But how can I know that with out finding out first?
Plus... I could have just directly called the "professional" first and ended up with talking to someone with your opinion.

 

[Lola90]

There's always someone who will be rude or tactless when you express a concern hun. If you were made to feel uncomfortable (and the majority of ladies on here agree with you, as do I) then you are well within your rights to express this to the management. It is not his job to make you feel that way and even if it was unintentional, it would be good for someone to have a word with him at least, so that nobody else will encounter this.

 

[zoeelouisee]

I don't think you're over reacting and I'm sure many women agree. I never experienced anything like you described, and judging by what I've read from other women who've posted, they haven't experienced anything like it either.

If the technician made you feel uncomfortable that's vilation in itself as you're supposed to trust and feel comfortable recieving care. Not in any way should you feel uncomfortable. If you believe the technician was being inappropriate then you should contact the hospital just like you have!

You should call them back (in my oppinion) as they haven't already got back in contact with you or perhaps leave it one more day. I hope everything works out for you x

 

[Emmyjean]

My mom is an ultrasound tech, and she says the men in the department get complained on alot...not necessarily for doing anything blatantly wrong, but just because she says that often they don't 'get' it. Not to be sexist, because I'm sure there are MANY MANY wonderful male techs out there, but she says that the men often don't realize how vulnerable a woman can feel during a TV, and often are abrupt and kind of callous about the whole thing (ie, not thinking, I better not do this or that, because it could be seen as creepy/cold/insensitive, etc.).

I'm not sticking up for the guy at all (because frankly, that has never been my experience with TV ultrasounds either and I've also had more than my fair share with this pregnancy). I'm saying that you were right to report it...even if he wasn't being a perv or creepy, at least maybe someone (a supervisor, or whoever) will be able to address his technique with him and explain why you felt disturbed, and to coach him so that other women don't leave with the same feelings you had to deal with.

So definitely, you did the right thing.

 

[New2Bumps]

My mom is an ultrasound tech, and she says the men in the department get complained on alot...not necessarily for doing anything blatantly wrong, but just because she says that often they don't 'get' it. Not to be sexist, because I'm sure there are MANY MANY wonderful male techs out there, but she says that the men often don't realize how vulnerable a woman can feel during a TV, and often are abrupt and kind of callous about the whole thing (ie, not thinking, I better not do this or that, because it could be seen as creepy/cold/insensitive, etc.).

I'm not sticking up for the guy at all (because frankly, that has never been my experience with TV ultrasounds either and I've also had more than my fair share with this pregnancy). I'm saying that you were right to report it...even if he wasn't being a perv or creepy, at least maybe someone (a supervisor, or whoever) will be able to address his technique with him and explain why you felt disturbed, and to coach him so that other women don't leave with the same feelings you had to deal with.

So definitely, you did the right thing.

I couldn't agree witht this more.

I think it's very rude of someone to say so bluntly that someone is overreacting when they are clearly upset. There are tactful ways to express and opinion and it's obvious tact is called for here. I certainly don't think you SweetP are the one overreacting.
As for 'asking a bunch of strangers for their opinion' - that's partly why I love this forum. You basically get to survey a wide sector of the population, different ages, places, cultures and get a very varied view.

 

[hunni12]

I think you're overeacting.

Who do you think you are? Rude much. She came here with a genuine concern and we have heard her out. If she felt uncomfortable and needed a second opinion from ladies who HAVE had a TV ultrasound then she has every right to do so. It's always gone be that one person who has to be rude for nothing. If you have nothing positive to say then don't even speak at all.

 

[Lola90]

I think you're overeacting.

Who do you think you are? Rude much. She came here with a genuine concern and we have heard her out. If she felt uncomfortable and needed a second opinion from ladies who HAVE had a TV ultrasound then she has every right to do so. It's always gone be that one person who has to be rude for nothing. If you have nothing positive to say then don't even speak at all.

Agreed. It really was completely inappropriate. If you disagree with somebody at least provide constructive advice

 

[AP]

Maybe you should have contacted a professional in the field for their opinion instead of going on the internet and asking a bunch of strangers.

Maybe you should butt out if you don't have any words of support for the OP.

 

[kayleighg]

Tinltl..Over-reacting? I wish I could call you a complete moron without getting the thread locked! So instead i'll write it indirectly like this..someone in this thread is a complete moron. There, very subtle I think.

 

[Sweetp79]

So the ultrasound manager called me and updated me that they have had a meeting with the lead tech and the sonagrapger who did the procedure, they are going to call again monday & have me go in next sometime next week to describe it in person to the lead tech cause the guy who did it is claiming he couldn't find what he was looking for with out moving it...

 

[xforuiholdonx]

Good on ya for reporting! Ive had quite a few vaginal ultrasounds, and my tech is a woman. Once she is in, she is in. She only ever had to move side to side, not in and out. Hope they get this matter fixed for you!

 

[amjon]

I think you're overeacting.

Who do you think you are? Rude much. She came here with a genuine concern and we have heard her out. If she felt uncomfortable and needed a second opinion from ladies who HAVE had a TV ultrasound then she has every right to do so. It's always gone be that one person who has to be rude for nothing. If you have nothing positive to say then don't even speak at all.

Ladies, I'm not defending the comment, but take a glance at the offending posters post count. As of now I see 9 (and 2 of those at least are in here), sometimes people join to cause problems (troll) and when you see really inappropriate things/ rude comments consider maybe they want to make waves and cause a big stir. Ignore them and they will either get themselves banned eventually or tire of not getting a response and move one. The poster may be genuine, but sometimes the little things add up (if you get what I'm saying).