Ultrasound is a preferred method of examining the pelvis, and functions as an extension of a physical examination, particularly for obese patients.
Depending on the goal of the procedure, a pelvic ultrasound can also be called a bladder ultrasound, pelvic gynecologic sonogram, or obstetric sonogram.
There are no known risks, to either the mother or the fetus, associated with the use of ultrasound.
In women, pelvic ultrasound is used to examine the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vagina.
There are normally no restrictions on eating and drinking before a pelvic ultrasound, except for the requirement to have a full bladder. Call the radiology department you plan to use and ask for advice specific to your situation.
Doctors may use ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle during amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
It is a common initial step after physical examination when a patient complains of pelvic pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Have a PELVIC ULTRASOUND.
A pelvic ultrasound can provide information about the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding structures. It can help identify abnormalities such as fibroids, cysts, or other structural issues in the pelvic region. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate the size, shape, and position of the organs and help diagnose conditions like endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
The reliability of ultrasound readings can depend on the skill of the technologist or physician performing the scan.
The Endovag ultrasound is a test that is only used to view and diagnose pelvic organs. If an ovarian cyst is suspected, this test will be used instead of a typical ultrasound. c
I just went in today. I had a pelvic exam and then she she gave me a transvaginal. She did the pelvic ultrasound first, then she told me to go and emptyy out my bladder to do the transvaginal
The first uses the second, so they are not really "similar".