A pelvic ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic exam. It's used to view female pelvic organs, including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Outside of pregnancy, a provider may order a pelvic ultrasound to:
- Establish whether a growth or mass is a fluid-filled or solid
- Determine the cause of abnormal bleeding
- View the structural composition of female reproductive organs
- Diagnose unexplained pelvic pain
- View placement of an IUD (intrauterine device)
- Determine the cause of infertility
Pelvic Ultrasounds may be performed transabdominally, on the surface of the abdomen or transvaginally, through the vagina, based on which organs your radiologist needs to view. Otherwise, the process and procedure is similar to that of a breast ultrasound.
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