I'm in Britain - the NHS doesn't bother with stuff like ultrasounds! You're in, you're out, deal with the pain. At least it's free, that's why they're happier to do it for younger women here 'cos it's cheaper for the state than the pill in the long run! Sad but true...
but they do at least make sure you're reasonably stable with your partner first (prob because STI's make it less cost effective!)
I'll dig out the hot water bottle then...It's mainly when I sit hunched over (like if I'm writing) for a long period of time. It's getting better slowly, and to be honest just getting off the progesterone is worth it. Thanks for the tip!