Pelvic Ultrasound (Diagnostic)
Pelvic ultrasound is a commonly performed imaging examination used for the investigation of symptoms such as – Pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding and menopause.
Pelvic ultrasound is also commonly used to monitor diagnosed conditions such as -Uterine fibroids, Ovarian cysts, and Endometriosis.
It’s also used for targeted screening assessment in the evaluation of – Infertility, Gynaecologic cancers (particularly endometrial and ovarian cancer).
Other Treatments
A Pelvic ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce images of the lower abdominal structures and organs. Organs that are clearly depicted on a pelvic ultrasound are solid or fluid-filled (for example the female uterus). A pelvic ultrasound can be generally done by two different methods: trans-abdominally or transvaginally, and assesses the following:
- Ovaries
- Uterus
- Cervix
- Fallopian tubes
- Preparation
This examination requires a full bladder. We recommend you empty your bladder 1.5 hours before the examination and immediately start to drink at least 600mL of water and finish drinking 1 hour before the examination. Hold on to a full bladder until the staff member performing your scan tells you to empty.