Pelvic Scan – Post Menopause
APPOINTMENT
£195
Includes CA125 Blood Test.
A pelvic scan is a dedicated scan designed to look at your womb, the lining of your womb and ovaries after you have gone through the menopause. You are considered post menopausal if it has been at least 1 year since your last period. This type of scan can aid in the detection of fibroids, endometrial polyps, ovarian cysts, ovarian masses/cancer.
*This package includes the CA125 blood test. The test examines the CA125 marker, which, when elevated, may suggest a risk of ovarian cancer. This method is commonly used to detect ovarian cancer. It is recommended to discuss the results with your GP promptly. (Blood test results up to 7 working days)
An ultrasound of your womb and ovaries maybe use for you if you have the following symptoms:
- Bloating
- Irregular bleeding
- Family history of gynaecology cancer
- Reassurance
It is recommended that if you have experienced and vaginal bleeding or bloating that you discuss this urgently with your GP.
For the optimal assessment of the womb and ovaries the Sonographer will ask consent to perform a transvaginal Ultrasound after a transabdominal scan (scanning over the top of the pelvis) is completed. This provides a more detailed assessment and more likely to pick up any discrete medical problems. If you feel that a transvaginal scan is not something you would like to have the Sonographer can make an assessment scanning transabdominally however result may not be as accurate.