What does a transvaginal ultrasound feel like?
The lubricated scanning probe is similar to a tampon being inserted just at the opening of the vagina. Most women describe feeling pressure without any pain. This technology allows medical professionals to evaluate the uterine lining, monitor ovulation, diagnose conditions and visualize procedures. Q: I’m sore! Can progesterone injections be given somewhere other than my backside? A: Unfortunately, no. Given into the arms or legs, these injections can render your limbs temporarily useless. To minimize soreness, use a heating pad on the upper hip injection site before and after administering the shots and rotate between hips with every other injection. Q: Can I pick the sex of my baby? A: Sperm are the determining factor when it comes to baby gender. New technologies such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis and sperm separation are helping many couples reduce the probability of chromosome disorders and debilitating diseases. Rare situations that involve using these procedures for famil
