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Doctors always advise tvs for pcod or period related issue. I am not very comfortable with it. Can't normal abdominal ultrasound be done.Is it not recommended for good result or can I ask my gynaec to consider trans abdominal scan.
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Tvs is a more sensitive modality
Ovarian volume need to be checked to determine if you are a patient of pcos or not
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Vaginal scan is better than abdominal scan
If your not comfortable let them know nd will provide you other option
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
2 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Abdominal scan with a full bladder can be done if you are not comfortable with a trans vaginal scan. Let you doctor know, they will guide you accordingly.
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
There are different reasons for doing both scans.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can do abdominal scan if not comfortable with TVS.
however TVS is better.
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Dr. Swetha Sri Modalavalasa
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
4 yrs exp
Durgapur
If your not comfortable you can ask for abdominal scan but TVS gives better idea about ovarian reserve.
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