Pelvis Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound may be used to diagnose and assist in the treatment of the following conditions: Abnormalities in the anatomic structure of the uterus, including endometrial conditions. Fibroid tumors (benign growths), masses, cysts, and other types of tumors within the pelvis.
Having a transvaginal ultrasound may feel a little bit uncomfortable or embarrassing, but it shouldn’t hurt. If you have had a cervical smear before, then you will probably find that the transvaginal scan is less uncomfortable because there is no need to hold the vagina open with a speculum.
During a pelvic ultrasound, a sonographer uses a special tool called a transducer. This small, wand-like instrument gives off sound waves. The transducer connects to a computer and a screen. As your healthcare provider moves the transducer, the sound waves bounce off certain types of tissue.