Pelvic ultrasound · Central London EC1
Private Pelvic Ultrasound in London
Transvaginal and transabdominal pelvic ultrasound performed by a consultant gynaecologist during your consultation, so the findings and the next steps are discussed with you the same day.
Because the doctor scanning you is the doctor treating you, findings are explained as they appear and a plan is agreed the same day.
Same-day results · No separate scan appointment · £300
What makes AristoGP different
Consultation and ultrasound scan in the same appointment — performed by the same consultant
At AristoGP, Dr Mermigka performs the ultrasound scan during your consultation — findings explained, written report, management plan, before you leave.
What a pelvic ultrasound shows
Answers in one appointment
A pelvic ultrasound examines the uterus, ovaries and surrounding structures. It is the first-line investigation for most gynaecological symptoms.
Fibroids
Location, size and number of uterine fibroids, and whether they explain your symptoms.
Ovarian cysts
Presence, size and character of ovarian cysts, and whether follow-up is needed.
Endometrial thickness
Assessment of the lining of the womb, relevant in heavy, irregular or post-menopausal bleeding.
Pelvic pain
Investigation of persistent or cyclical pelvic pain.
Early pregnancy
Confirmation and dating of pregnancy up to 12 weeks gestation.
Fertility assessment
Baseline assessment of the ovaries and uterus as part of fertility investigation.
The scanner used for your examination, in the consulting room at 1-5 Portpool Lane.
Scanning happens in the same room as your consultation.
Fees
Scanning is part of the consultation
We do not sell scans as a standalone product. Ultrasound is performed within a consultation, because an image without a clinician to interpret it rarely answers the question you came with.
A2 — Consultation + Pelvic Ultrasound
Full consultation with same-day scan and results
£300
A3 — Complete Well Woman Check
Consultation, pelvic ultrasound and cervical screening
£380
A1 — Gynaecology Consultation
Consultation alone, without imaging
£200
Common questions
Questions about a pelvic ultrasound
Is a transvaginal scan painful?
It should not be. The probe is narrower than a speculum and no wider than a tampon, warmed and lubricated. Most patients describe pressure rather than pain. If internal examination is difficult for you, say so at the start and an abdominal scan can be done instead.
Do I need a full or empty bladder?
For a transvaginal scan, an empty bladder is more comfortable and gives a better image. An abdominal scan needs a reasonably full one. Since it is not always clear in advance which is needed, come normally hydrated and follow the instruction on the day.
Can I have a scan during my period?
Yes. Bleeding does not prevent a scan and is not a reason to cancel. For assessing the womb lining or counting follicles, a particular week of the cycle gives a clearer answer, and a second scan may be suggested.
When do I get the results?
During the appointment. The consultant performs the scan, so you are told what has been seen while you are still in the room. There is no wait for a separate radiology report.
What can a pelvic ultrasound not show?
Superficial endometriosis is frequently invisible on ultrasound, so a normal scan does not rule it out. Ultrasound also cannot confirm cancer, though it can identify features needing urgent further investigation, and it does not replace cervical screening.
Do I need a referral?
No, not if you are paying for yourself. If you intend to claim on private medical insurance, check with your insurer first, as most require a referral and pre-authorisation before the appointment.
What the scan is for
What we are looking at, and why
A pelvic ultrasound is not one test with one answer. What is measured depends on the question you came with, so it is worth knowing which of these applies to you.
Early pregnancy
Confirming that a pregnancy is in the right place, checking for a heartbeat where the dates allow, and dating it. Up to 12 weeks.
Fibroids
How many, how large, and — the part that actually decides treatment — exactly where they sit in the wall of the womb.
Ovarian cysts
Size and appearance, including the features that separate a simple cyst that can be watched from one needing follow-up.
Irregular or heavy periods
The thickness of the womb lining, fibroids, polyps and ovarian appearance — the usual explanations, and whether one of them is present.
Lower abdominal and pelvic pain
Cysts, fibroids, signs suggesting adenomyosis or endometriosis, and whether the pain has a structural cause at all.
Perimenopause and menopause
Endometrial thickness, which matters most if bleeding is irregular or has returned after the menopause, alongside HRT decisions.
Alongside hormonal assessment
If anything needs adding on the day
If a test is needed during your appointment it is £80 — cervical cytology, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, a urine culture, or a high vaginal swab. The full seven-infection STI panel is £220.
Nothing is added without being discussed with you first, and it is decided in the room rather than chosen at booking, so you are not paying for a test before anyone knows whether you need it. See every fee.
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Scanned, explained and planned in a single visit at 1-5 Portpool Lane.