# Pelvic ultrasound: what it is, who needs it and what results mean

_Pelvic ultrasound: who needs it, how often, how it is done and what results mean, with Kenya guidance and costs._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-tests/pelvic-ultrasound

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> A pelvic ultrasound checks for the womb, ovaries and pelvis, including cysts and fibroids. In Kenya it is recommended for women with pelvic pain, heavy or painful periods, or difficulty getting pregnant, when a clinician advises.

**Pelvic ultrasound at a glance**

| Who needs it | How often | What results mean | Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Women with pelvic pain, heavy or painful periods, or difficulty getting pregnant. | When a clinician advises. | It can show endometriosis cysts on the ovaries and other causes of pain, but a normal scan does not rule out endometriosis. | Prices vary by facility. |

## Pelvic ultrasound: common questions

**Q: What does the Pelvic ultrasound check for?**

A: The womb, ovaries and pelvis, including cysts and fibroids.

**Q: Who should have it?**

A: Women with pelvic pain, heavy or painful periods, or difficulty getting pregnant.

**Q: How often?**

A: When a clinician advises.

**Q: How is it done?**

A: A probe on the tummy or, for a clearer picture, a slim probe in the vagina; no radiation.

**Q: What do the results mean?**

A: It can show endometriosis cysts on the ovaries and other causes of pain, but a normal scan does not rule out endometriosis.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: Prices vary by facility.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessment (Pro package with doctor consultations, KES 1,000) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [World Health Organization, Endometriosis fact sheet](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

## Other screening tests

- [Laparoscopy in Kenya: who needs it and results](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-tests/laparoscopy)