Preparation for ultrasound scans

For this type of ultrasound, you must fast for at least 6 hours.

No specific preparation is required for this type of ultrasound. Always remember to bring any previous tests performed and all medical records related to your thyroid.

No specific preparation is required for this type of ultrasound. During the exam, you will need to remain uncovered. Always remember to bring any previous tests (ultrasounds, mammograms) with you.

For these ultrasounds, you must arrive at the time of the exam with a very full bladder; therefore, you must drink at least a liter of water, which should be finished about 45 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Once you start drinking, you should not urinate.

For this type of ultrasound, you must fast for at least six hours and arrive at the time of the exam with a very full bladder. You must therefore drink at least one liter of water, which should be finished about 45 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Once you start drinking, you should not urinate.

No special preparation is required for this exam.

The transrectal exam is performed by inserting a probe into the rectum. The exam is painless and generally well tolerated.
For this test, it is advisable to perform a micro-enema (you can buy them ready-made at the pharmacy) a few hours beforehand to ensure a good cleansing of the rectum.

No specific preparation is required for this type of ultrasound; always remember to bring any previous tests performed and all clinical documentation pertaining to the area to be examined.

No preparation is required for these tests; always remember to bring any previous tests performed and all clinical documentation pertaining to the area to be examined.

1st quarter: For these ultrasounds, you must arrive at the time of the exam with a very full bladder; therefore, you must drink at least a liter of water, which should be finished about 45 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Once you begin drinking, you should not urinate. You can empty your bladder immediately after the exam. Compression of the probe on a full bladder is quite uncomfortable, but the exam only lasts a few minutes.

XNUMXnd trimester: no special preparation is required for this ultrasound.

Remember to always bring with you all previous ultrasound scans performed during your current pregnancy; without them, the exam cannot be performed.