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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Transvaginal Ultrasound
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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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Transvaginal Ultrasound
by ckr, Dec 02, 2007 02:44PM
Some women are talking about drinking water prior to this test. No one gave me any instructions for the one that is scheduled for tomorrow.
I have had a hysterectomy (no cancer) only ovaries remain. Is it necessary for me to have a full bladder. If so, how much water and when should it be drunk?
I have had a hysterectomy (no cancer) only ovaries remain. Is it necessary for me to have a full bladder. If so, how much water and when should it be drunk?
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by ireneo, Dec 02, 2007 03:54PM
I just had my ultrasound a couple weeks ago. They wanted me to drink 32 ounces of water that morning (my appt. was at 11 am) and to have it down by 9 am, 2 hours before the appt. When I got there they did an external ultrasound (jelly on the belly), had me empty my bladder after that, then came the wacky wand. I suppose if the bladder isn't full enough they'll have you drink water and wait a bit. Sure would throw off their schedule though.
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