
How to Prepare for an Ultrasound Exam
How to prepare for an ultrasound exam? Fast for 6 hours before abdominal ultrasound. For breast, joint and Doppler exams no fasting is needed. Read the preparation guide for each type of exam.
Early detection of changes for your health
No referral needed
Self-pay service
Appointment within 24–48h
No waiting lists
Immediate results
With doctor's explanation
Safe and painless
No radiation
Breast ultrasound is an important imaging examination that enables accurate assessment of breast tissue and early detection of changes.
With this non-invasive examination, the doctor detects:

Breast ultrasound is a completely painless and safe examination that takes approximately 15–20 minutes:
Ultrasound does not use radiation – suitable for women of all ages, including pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
No special preparation is needed for breast ultrasound:
No fasting required
You can eat and drink normally.
Optimal timing
Ideally 7–14 days after the start of menstruation.
Bring documentation
Previous reports, mammography if you have them.
No creams or deodorants
On the day of the examination, avoid applying to the breast and armpit area.
The price of breast ultrasound at Ultrazdravje is €100. It is a self-pay service without a referral. An appointment can be obtained within 24–48 hours.
No, breast ultrasound is a completely painless examination. You only feel slight pressure from the probe and cool gel on the skin.
The ideal time for breast ultrasound is 7–14 days after the start of menstruation, when the breasts are least sensitive and swollen.
Breast ultrasound is a supplement to mammography, not a replacement. It is especially useful in women with dense breast tissue, younger women and pregnant women.
No, you do not need a referral at Ultrazdravje. Book directly online, by phone or via social media.
Price
100 €
Self-pay service
Duration
15–20 min
Report
Immediately with explanation
Referral
Not required
Appointment within 24–48 hours
Štihova ulica 3, Ljubljana
Mon–Fri: 9:00–16:00
Other ultrasound examinations at Ultrazdravje

How to prepare for an ultrasound exam? Fast for 6 hours before abdominal ultrasound. For breast, joint and Doppler exams no fasting is needed. Read the preparation guide for each type of exam.

Breast ultrasound is a painless and safe exam for early detection of changes in breast tissue. When to get examined and how it works.
No waiting, no referral. Appointment within 24–48 hours.
Štihova ulica 3, Ljubljana | Mon–Fri: 9:00–16:00