PELVIC ULTRASOUND
PELVIC ULTRASOUND
A Pelvic Ultrasound employs pulses of high frequency sound waves to image the pelvic organs. The bladder is also visualized and is required to be full for this exam.
For women,
a pelvic ultrasound is used to assess the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through your lower abdominal area. Doppler is also performed in a Pelvic Ultrasound to show blood flow to the major reproductive organs. In most cases, a pelvic ultrasound is usually accompanied by a transvaginal ultrasound. A transvaginal ultrasound is a relatively quick, painless imaging procedure that provides a more detailed view of your pelvic organs than an abdominal pelvic ultrasound provides. It’s one of the most common, most useful diagnostic tools your provider can use to provide you care.
For men
a pelvic ultrasound is used to assess the condition of the male bladder, prostate gland and surrounding structures and organs such as the blood vessels, kidneys and bowel through your lower abdominal area.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR PELVIC ULTRASOUND
- Eat normally.
- Start by emptying the bladder 2 hours before appointment, then drink 32 ounces of water.
- Finish drinking all 32 ounces one hour BEFORE your exam.
- Do not empty your bladder before your exam.
INDICATIONS FOR PELVIC ULTRASOUND WOMEN:
- Pelvic Mass
- Pelvic Pain
- Fibroid
- Amenorrhea
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Urinary Obstruction
- Heavy or Frequent Menstruation
- Irregular Menstruation
MEN:
- Pelvic pain
- Pelvic mass
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Increased urgency in passing urine
- Prostatic enlargement
WHAT ULTRASOUND CAN DETERMINE WOMAN:
- Bladder stones
- Cysts or Masses
- Fibroids
- Polyps
- IUD position
- Ovarian Torsion
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
MEN:
- Cysts or masses
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostatitis
- Enlarged seminal vesicles
- Stones in the bladder, seminal vesicles, Prostate or ejaculatory ducts
