Internal examinations for women can be a source of nervousness and anxiety, especially pelvic ultrasounds, which involve examining delicate internal organs. But in reality, this examination is not as scary as you might think! Let’s hear from women who have gone through this experience about how they felt and what they want to share to help those preparing for the exam.
“It wasn’t painful at all”
Nid (pseudonym), 30 years old, said, “At first, I was worried because I had never had this exam before. But when I got there, it wasn’t painful at all. I just felt a bit cold when the doctor applied the gel, and then there was a transducer pressing on my lower abdomen. It was done in less than half an hour.”
“I feel much more relieved now”
Noi (pseudonym), 45 years old, who came for the exam due to chronic pelvic pain, said, “Before the exam, I was very stressed, worried about what might be wrong. But after the exam, the doctor said there was nothing to worry about, so I felt much relieved.”
“Happy to see the image of my baby in the womb”
Ploy’s mother (pseudonym) said, “When the doctor showed me the image of my baby in the womb for the first time, I was so excited. Seeing them move around in my belly made me feel more connected to my baby.”
Tips from experienced patients
- Follow your doctor’s instructions Whether it’s fasting or other preparations
- Don’t hold your urine In some cases, the doctor may need a full bladder for clearer images
- Communicate with your doctor If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask