The Archbold Women’s Center offers private ultrasound suites in a
calming environment for women needing a pelvic ultrasound. For pregnant
patients, the ultrasound suite has plenty of room to accommodate select
family members you’d like present during your procedure.
Pelvic Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging of the pelvis uses sound waves to produce pictures of
the structures and organs in the lower abdomen and pelvis. The two types
of pelvic ultrasound for women are abdominal and vaginal. These exams
are frequently used to evaluate the reproductive and urinary systems.
A pelvic ultrasound is also often used to rule out benign and cancerous
abnormalities.
An ultrasound procedure is safe, non-invasive, and does not use ionizing
radiation.
In women, a pelvic ultrasound is most often performed to evaluate the:
uterus
cervix
ovaries
fallopian tubes
bladder
Pelvic ultrasound examinations can help diagnose symptoms experienced by
women such as:
pelvic pain
abnormal vaginal bleeding
other menstrual problems
Pelvic ultrasounds also help identify:
palpable masses such as ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids
ovarian or uterine cancers
Obstetric Ultrasound
If you’re pregnant, your physician will likely order several obstetric
ultrasounds during your pregnancy. Obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves
to produce pictures of a baby (embryo or fetus) within a pregnant woman,
as well as the mother's uterus and ovaries.
Obstetric ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation, so it has no known
harmful effects and is the preferred method for monitoring pregnant women
and their unborn babies. A Doppler ultrasound study – a technique
that evaluates blood flow in the umbilical cord, fetus, or placenta –
may also be performed during this type of exam.
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