Pelvic Fertility Baseline Scan | Fertility Scan Clinic
What Is This Scan ?
Ideally performed between days 2 and 5 of your menstrual cycle, the Pelvic Fertility Baseline Scan is a gynaecological ultrasound designed to assess the health of your pelvic organs, either as part of fertility planning or during fertility treatment.
This scan provides a comprehensive evaluation of the uterus, endometrium (lining of the womb), and ovaries. It includes an Antral Follicle Count (AFC), which helps assess ovarian reserve by counting the number of small follicles present in the ovaries at the start of the cycle.
Your Pelvic Fertility Baseline Scan
The Pelvic Fertility Baseline Scan is specifically designed for people currently either in view of their fertility or undergoing fertility treatment. This scan will give the necessary baseline information and assessment of your pelvic anatomy that your fertility clinic will require.
This Pelvic Scan, available to those over 18 years old, is performed by one of our qualified sonographers with diagnostic scanning experience. It includes:
- 30-minute appointment
- detailed scan to look at the size, shape and condition of the uterus, endometrium, both ovaries and pelvic area
- medical follow-up recommendation if needed.
A Pelvic Fertility Baseline Scan is best performed trans-vaginally for optimum clarity and results. This means that the sonographer will ask for your consent to insert an ultrasound probe into your vagina. If you choose not to have a trans-vaginal scan, we may be able to complete the scan trans-abdominally (by placing an ultrasound probe on the skin of your pelvic area) - but results may not be as accurate.
You will receive a clear written report of your scan results, including our recommendation for your next steps. If we recommend a medical follow-up, we can email a copy of your report to your healthcare provider at no extra cost if you provide their contact details. We do not offer any interpretation of your blood test results – we recommend you show these to your preferred healthcare provider. (Fertility Scan Clinic)
Preparing for your scan
- drink 500ml (1 pint) of clear fluid about 1 hour before your Pelvic Scan
- if you intend to give consent for a trans-vaginal scan, empty your bladder before your appointment
- if you do not intend to give consent for a trans-vaginal scan, opting for trans-abdominal only, please do not empty your bladder before your appointment
- we need to access your abdomen, so please wear an outfit made up of 2 pieces (eg trousers and a top or a skirt and a top)