Ultrasound – Pelvic PREPARATION
If your doctor gave you a requisition, please bring that with you on the day of your exam, along with your health card.
- No fasting is required for a pelvic ultrasound.
- 2 hours before your appointment time start drinking the required amount of water. Finish drinking the water 1 hour before your appointment time.
- Males: Drink 1 Litre of water (4 cups or 32 oz.)
- Females: Drink 1.25 Litres of water (5 cups or 40 oz.)
- Do not empty your bladder before the exam.
- For a transvaginal ultrasound please check with staff before voiding your bladder.
- Wear loose clothing the day of the exam. You may be required to change into a gown.
- Leave jewelry at home.
- Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time.
- If you are experiencing pain due to an overfull bladder, please let the receptionist know.
- Note: If your bladder is not full at the time of your exam, a wait of 1-2 hours may be required, or you may have to reschedule.
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Please note that due to staff allergies our clinics are PERFUME-FREE FACILITIES. Thank you.