Well Woman Scan
Our well woman scan services at Sonoclinic involve four ultrasound tests. These are abdominal, aortic, urinary tract, and pelvic/ovarian scans.
This ultrasound scan is conducted to assess areas such as:
- Uterus
- Endometrium
- Ovaries
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Biliary system
- Pancreas
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Spleen
Reasons for a Well Woman Scan
- General health screening
- Irregular bleeding
- Previous infections
- Discomfort
- Inflammation
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Loin or kidney pain
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fatty liver
- Irregular renal function
- Monitoring prior findings (cysts, polyps, gallstones, kidney stones)
- Unusual blood test results
- Tumours and cancers
- Vomiting
- Liver cirrhosis
- Jaundice (yellow skin)
- Cysts or polyps
- Detecting fluid retention (hydronephrosis)
- Urinary incontinence
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Abdominal aorta assessment
- Iliac vessel evaluation
Preparation Requirements
For well woman ultrasound, fasting for at least four hours is required. A full bladder is also necessary, so you should drink 1 litre (or 2 pints) of water about an hour before your appointment.