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STDs (Expert Forum)
Will transvaginal ultrasound transmit STDs?
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
Will transvaginal ultrasound transmit STDs?
by patty824, Jul 01, 2009 12:02AM
Dear Doctor,
I had a transvaginal ultrasound for my pregnancy test 2 weeks ago. I am concerned because I didn't see my OB put on any medical condom. I was feeling too sick to ask anything and I remembered I told myself if he did so it must be safe. But now I looked back it really worries me... The office transfered me to an "expert" who never picks up the phone. I don't have any symptoms but Will I get any STDs or HIV from the incident? Please help!!
Patty824
I had a transvaginal ultrasound for my pregnancy test 2 weeks ago. I am concerned because I didn't see my OB put on any medical condom. I was feeling too sick to ask anything and I remembered I told myself if he did so it must be safe. But now I looked back it really worries me... The office transfered me to an "expert" who never picks up the phone. I don't have any symptoms but Will I get any STDs or HIV from the incident? Please help!!
Patty824
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jul 01, 2009 05:50AM
, Jul 01, 2009 05:50AM
There have never been any reports in the medical literature of STD transmission in this manner and I cannot imagine there is significant risk. To be at risk, the previous person examined would have to have had an STD, which probabl is unlikely; and any secretions from her vagina would have to still be moist, i.e. the two exams would have to be a few minutes apart, at most; and on top of all that, the ultrasound personnel would have had to forget to clean the probe. The chance that all these unlikely events would all go the wrong way is infintessimal. Please don't worry about it. But if you can't get your mind off it, you need to pursue your concerns with your obstetrician.
Really, don't worry about this. Best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy and a healthy baby. HHH, MD
Really, don't worry about this. Best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy and a healthy baby. HHH, MD
All the best,
Patty824