Admin_NHT Staff asked 5 years ago Pelvic ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure performed to assess the structures in a female’s pelvic region. It is performed like a normal ultrasound but can be done in two ways : transabdominal approach (through the abdomen) or transvaginal (through the vagina). It is typically used to image and examine any deformities or irregularities in or around the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, or vulva. It is also used to assess any changes in the bladder shape, or look for tumours, locate IUDs, diagnose pelvic inflammatory diseases, and even diagnose an ectopic pregnancy.
The process is fairly simple and takes about 30 mins to perform. It is outpatient in nature, and you can go home after. Before the procedure, you will be asked to drink enough water and not to empty your bladder until after the exam. But, for a transvaginal approach, bladder should be emptied right before the exam. Since, the process uses no harmful radiation and only sound waves, there are almost no risks involved and you can resume your daily activities right after the exam.