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Comparing Internal and External Ultrasound Scans
When you have a scan, it can be performed either internally or externally. Both kinds of scan work in the same way, using equipment that converts sound waves into pictures. Whether you have a transvaginal (internal) or abdominal (external) scan depends on what it’s for, and other factors.
Does a Transvaginal Ultrasound Hurt
If you are having certain kinds of scan, such as a gynaecological ultrasound or an early pregnancy scan, then it may be necessary to perform a transvaginal ultrasound. The transvaginal or internal scan can sound scary, but it is very safe and shouldn’t cause more than slight discomfort.