Private Gynae Ultrasound Scan

When you book an gynae ultrasound with us, you’ll receive a personalised experience with a transvaginal or transabdominal ultrasound for £315. Your consultant will decide which ultrasound scan is required.

The consultant may recommend both, which is £420.

Please note: the scan fee does not include a follow-up consultation with a consultant, which is charged separately. Consultation appointments are usually available within a few working days.

In turn, if you are seeking a gynae ultrasound referral, please arrange a consultation with one of our specialist gynae consultants.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. 

We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.

Transvaginal ultrasound scan: If you’re having a transvaginal ultrasound your bladder will need to be emptied just before the scan. If you are unsure which type of scans you are having or would like, then please come with a full bladder and the decision can be made at the time of your scan.

When having a transvaginal ultrasound scan, you’ll be asked to lie on your back with your knees bent and legs apart, exactly as you would if you were having a smear test (without using a speculum). If this position is uncomfortable or difficult for you, you can lie on your side with your knees drawn up to your chest.

Your consultant will place a clean, lubricated cover on an ultrasound probe before gently inserting it into your vagina. The images produced by the scan will come through on a screen for your consultant to assess and record. A transvaginal ultrasound can be slightly uncomfortable, but should not be painful, and will only take a few minutes. Any discomfort you feel, should be communicated with your consultant as adjustments can be made.

Transabdominal ultrasound scan: If you’re having a transabdominal ultrasound you need to have a full bladder, so make sure you drink plenty of water in the hour leading up to your appointment.

To perform a transabdominal ultrasound a clear, cool gel is spread on your lower tummy. An ultrasound probe is then moved back and forth over your skin and images appear on a screen to be evaluated. You will be lying on your back for the majority of the scan but may be asked to move into different positions and to take some deep breaths. This is a pain-free scan, but you may feel pressure on your full bladder. The scan lasts for just a few minutes.

Any additional information you need to prepare for your scan will be shared with you before your appointment.

Gynaecological ultrasound scans are performed at our outpatient clinic, and you are free to continue your normal activities immediately (return home or to work straight after your appointment).

There are no known risks associated with ultrasound scans and neither a transvaginal nor transabdominal scan has any side effects.

You will receive your results at a follow-up appointment with your consultant, where you can discuss the findings of the scan and any treatment you may need.

We understand that going for a gynae ultrasound can be a daunting and uncomfortable experience. That’s why we’ve taken great care to ensure you feel at ease every step of the way. At Welbeck, our radiographers are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

We have both male and female consultant radiologists covering clinics if ultrasound scans are recommended, so you can choose who to book with. You’ll receive your results at the same visit, so there’s no anxious waiting time.

With access to colleagues across other specialities, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if needed to ensure you receive the best possible treatment as quickly as possible, all under one roof.

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

We are able to offer gynae ultrasound appointments to referred paediatric patients aged 12-18. For full information on our paediatrics service, please visit our main Paediatrics page.