Private Endometriosis Pelvic Ultrasound Scan, London

An endometriosis-focused pelvic ultrasound at London Private Ultrasound costs £219, all-inclusive: the scan performed by a specialist, a verbal explanation of the findings at the appointment, and a written report within 24 hours. There are no hidden fees and no membership.

Sometimes clearly, sometimes partly — and it is important to be honest about both. Ultrasound can positively identify endometriomas (“chocolate cysts”) and features of adenomyosis, and reduced organ mobility can suggest adhesions. But superficial endometriosis — small deposits on the pelvic lining — is often invisible on ultrasound, so a normal scan does not rule the condition out. Laparoscopy remains the definitive test. What the scan does is find what can be found, exclude several other causes, and give your GP or gynaecologist a documented starting point.

No. You can book directly online, by phone on 020 7101 3377 or by WhatsApp. If you have previous scan reports, gynaecology letters or a symptom diary, bring them — they help the sonographer target the examination and help the report say something useful.

An endometrioma is an ovarian cyst caused by endometriosis, filled with old, dark blood — which is where the nickname comes from. On ultrasound it has a characteristic ground-glass appearance that experienced sonographers recognise reliably, and finding one is strong evidence of endometriosis. The scan records its size, appearance and side so that change can be tracked over time.

They are close relatives, not the same condition. In endometriosis, tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus; in adenomyosis, it grows within the muscle wall of the uterus itself, which can cause heavy, painful periods and a tender, enlarged womb. Both are assessed in this appointment, because symptoms overlap and the two frequently coexist.

It usually gives the clearest view of the ovaries and uterine muscle — which is why NICE recommends transvaginal ultrasound as a first-line investigation for suspected endometriosis — but it is only performed with your full consent. If you prefer a transabdominal-only scan, tell the sonographer and the examination will be tailored to what you are comfortable with.

The scan is designed around your comfort. The transabdominal part involves gentle probe pressure; the transvaginal part may feel briefly uncomfortable, and if any point of the examination reproduces your pain, tell the sonographer — that tenderness is itself useful clinical information and will be documented rather than pushed through. You can pause or stop the examination at any time.

Any time. An endometriosis-focused scan can be performed at any point in the cycle, including during a period if you are comfortable attending. If a follow-up scan is ever better timed to a particular phase, the sonographer will say so in the report.

Yes. A female sonographer is available on request, at no extra cost, subject to appointment availability. Please mention it when booking.

A normal scan is genuinely useful — it excludes endometriomas and several other causes — but it does not exclude endometriosis, because superficial disease is often invisible on ultrasound. If symptoms continue, they deserve continued investigation: your report will say clearly what was and was not assessed, so your GP or gynaecologist can decide on next steps such as specialist referral or laparoscopy. Persistent symptoms are a reason to keep going, not a reason to stop.

It contributes an important piece: endometriomas, adenomyosis and pelvic anatomy all matter to conception and to IVF planning. It does not assess whether the fallopian tubes are open or measure egg quality. If fertility is your main question, the scan pairs naturally with the fertility assessment ultrasound and an AMH blood test — the team can combine them in one visit.

Three common reasons: to measure and monitor a known endometrioma over time; to establish a clear baseline before starting or changing treatment; and to reassess when symptoms change. Because ultrasound is radiation-free, it can be repeated as often as monitoring requires.

The sonographer explains the main findings during the appointment itself, and a written diagnostic report follows within 24 hours — written to the endometriosis question and suitable for your GP, gynaecologist, fertility clinic or private specialist.

London Private Ultrasound is a diagnostic clinic: the role of this appointment is to find what can be found and document it properly. Treatment — from pain management to hormonal options to surgery — sits with your GP and gynaecologist, and your report is written to support exactly that referral, with a same-day formal report available when a finding needs prompt attention.

At either clinic: 27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN, in the Harley Street medical district, or 54–56 Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3HZ. Same-day appointments are often available at both, seven days a week.

Same £219 price, different question. A standard pelvic ultrasound is a broad first look at pelvic pain or bleeding. This appointment is shaped around endometriosis specifically: focused time on the ovaries and uterine muscle, an organ-mobility and tenderness-guided assessment, and a report written to the endometriosis question. If your symptoms are general rather than endometriosis-specific, the standard pelvic scan is the right first step — and the team will happily advise which fits before you book.