How you prepare

To determine whether you're a good candidate for focused ultrasound surgery, your doctor may perform a pelvic MRI scan before treatment. Your doctor will also need to administer a pregnancy test prior to the procedure.

Clothing and personal items

An MRI uses a magnetic field to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. Metal objects on — or in — your body may interfere with the magnetic field. This can affect the quality of the MRI, may damage electronic items and can possibly cause a safety problem.

If possible, leave jewelry or metal or electronic accessories at home, as you'll be asked to leave these items in the dressing room before the procedure.

Tell the technologist if you have any metal or electronic devices inside your body, such as metallic joint prostheses, artificial heart valves, implanted electronic devices, cochlear implants or body piercings.

Other precautions

The day of treatment you'll need to shave your lower abdomen between your pubic bone and bellybutton.