Women’s Health Services of Maryland

PELVIC ULTRASOUND

Pelvic Ultrasound

A pelvic ultrasound is a noninvasive examination of the female pelvis. It is one of the best tests for evaluating the uterus and ovaries. In this exam, a transducer is placed either on the belly (abdominal ultrasound) or into the vagina (vaginal ultrasound). The transducer sends out sound waves that bounce off the organs and return to the transducer. These waves are then converted into a picture a screen. There is no radiation in this procedure.

At the time of your appointment,  ultrasound examination can be performed by Womens Health Services of Maryland ultrasound technicians for your convenience.

Pelvic ultrasounds can visualize:

•    The size and shape of the uterus and ovaries
•    The thickness of the uterine lining, or endometrium
•    The length of the cervix
•    Presence of fibroids in the uterus
•    Presence of ovarian cysts
•    Uterine and ectopic pregnancies
•    Fetal anatomy

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