What is a retroverted uterus and how might it affect me?
Most women have an anteverted uterus, where the uterus is orientated so that it tilts forwards in the pelvic cavity, lying just behind the bladder. The retroverted uterus is an anatomical variant that is present in 20-30% of women. Sometimes referred to as a tilted...
A Rough Guide to having an Intrauterine System / IUS /Hormonal coil
At Somerset Early Scans we often see women who come to us for a pelvic scan to assess the location/position of their coil for “lost threads”. This is a brief guide to the IUS, and the pros and cons of using the hormonal coil for contraception or to treat...
Gynaecological ultrasound and the benefits of having a private pelvic scan.
The current Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many hospitals having to put clinics on hold, with scans and other investigations, and routine surgery being delayed. The consequence of this was long waiting lists for many routine investigations such as ultrasound scans,...
NHS and Private Scans
Written by Beata Anderson, Sonographer NHS scans What pregnancy scans are offered on the NHS? All pregnant women in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should be offered at least two ultrasound scans on the NHS as part of their antenatal appointments...