An ultrasound examination can add very useful information, so that your Consultant can more easily diagnose any gynaecological problems and suggest the most appropriate treatment.
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Dr Susanne Johnson is an Associate Specialist at the Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton where she is Lead for Gynaecology Ultrasound
Her main interests are Out-Patient Gynaecology, especially the use of Gynaecological Ultrasound to reduce the need for invasive procedures.
She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and is certified in ‘Ultrasound Imaging in the Management of Gynaecological Conditions’.
She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FFSRH) and takes part in the RCOG and the FSRH programs of CPD (Continuous Professional Development).
She is a member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG) and she is a Committee Member of the British Society for Gynaecology Imaging (BSGI), with whom she has completed the masterclass for Preceptors.
She has an active role in teaching, audit and research and attends national and international meetings on recent advances in Gynaecological Ultrasound.
Gynaecological Ultrasound (a scan) can offer a clear view of the pelvic organs without the need to perform an invasive procedure.
The examination is started Transabdominally - the probe is gently pressed on the lower abdomen, while you have a full bladder. This gives a good overview of the bladder, the uterus (womb) and the ovaries.
To ensure you have a full bladder, please drink 1-2 pints of water around 1 hour before your appointment.
The examination then usually includes a Transvaginal ultrasound. After you have emptied your bladder, a small probe is gently inserted into the vagina, which allows for more detailed views of the uterus, endometrium and ovaries.
This examination is carried out in very private surroundings, is not painful, is very well tolerated and takes around 15 minutes.
