How is a pelvic ultrasound performed?
There are two methods of performing pelvic ultrasound: 1. Trans-abdominal ultrasound consists of placing the transducer on your abdomen, and using a full urinary bladder as the means by which the sound waves can enter the pelvis to allow visualization of the pelvic organs. For the trans-abdominal approach, you must have a very full urinary bladder. After applying the clear gel to your skin, the sonographer will place the transducer against your abdomen and sweep it back and forth to image the pelvic organs. 2. Trans-vaginal ultrasound involves the insertion of the transducer into the vagina after you empty your bladder, and is performed very much like a gynecologic exam. Since the transducer is much closer to the pelvic organs with this technique, the image quality is exquisite, allowing for improved diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. Many patients prefer the vaginal sonogram as it is more comfortable than having to hold a full urinary bladder. A vaginal sonogram is usually more c
There are two methods of performing pelvic ultrasound: • Trans-abdominal ultrasound consists of placing the transducer on your abdomen, and using a full urinary bladder as the means by which the sound waves can enter the pelvis to allow visualization of the pelvic organs. For the trans-abdominal approach, you must have a very full urinary bladder. After applying the clear gel to your skin, the sonographer will place the transducer against your abdomen and sweep it back and forth to image the pelvic organs. • Trans-vaginal ultrasound involves the insertion of the transducer into the vagina after you empty your bladder, and is performed very much like a gynecologic exam. Since the transducer is much closer to the pelvic organs with this technique, the image quality is exquisite, allowing for improved diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. Many patients prefer the vaginal sonogram as it is more comfortable than having to hold a full urinary bladder. A vaginal sonogram is usually more com
