Is vaginal ultrasound painful?

We know that the female vagina is a very sensitive area, and the space here is not very large. Like other parts of the body, the vagina can also have lesions. Some diseases need to be confirmed through vaginal ultrasound. The thought of having to complete a vaginal ultrasound in their own vagina makes many female patients very nervous, especially worried about the severe pain. So, is a gynecological vaginal ultrasound examination painful? Let’s take a look below.

Vaginal ultrasound is a vaginal B-ultrasound, which is a method of ultrasonic diagnosis by inserting the B-ultrasound probe into the vagina or rectum. It is particularly suitable for observing pelvic organs in the small pelvis. Compared with abdominal B-ultrasound, vaginal ultrasound images are clearer and more realistic, the results are more accurate, and the person being examined does not have to "hold urine".

This way you can explore the vagina, cervix, and clearly observe the situation inside the uterus. It is painless, and the probe itself is smooth and contains lubricant, which helps reduce damage to the local mucous membrane. So, vaginal ultrasound is not painful.

How to do vaginal ultrasound

1. Usually it is performed after a routine gynecological examination.

2. Ask the patient to urinate and take the lithotomy position.

3. Cover the vaginal probe with a disposable condom and apply disinfectant coupling agent inside and outside the condom.

4. The operator wears gloves, holds the probe handle with his right hand, and slowly inserts the probe into the vaginal vault.

5. Tilt, push, pull, and rotate the probe handle during operation to observe the entire pelvic structure.

6. The patient needs to lie flat on the bed, relax the body and don't be nervous. Excessive nervousness will affect the examination results.