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1 Other ultrasound exams, such as of the pelvis, may require a full bladder, so your doctor might ask you to drink up to six glasses of water two hours before the exam and not urinate until the exam is completed.
The ultrasound will take about five to 10 minutes. Nearly all ultrasound after 10 weeks can be done through your tummy, and most units ask you to come with a full bladder.