A gynecologist has a number of tests available to help diagnose any potential reproductive problems a patient may have. One of these tests is the Trasvaginal Ultrasound in Jackson MI.
What’s Involved
This type of ultrasound involves inserting the ultrasound probe that has a condom and gel applied to it a few inches into the vagina to get a clear picture of the bladder, kidneys, cervix, endometrium, vagina, uterus, and ovaries. It gives a higher quality picture than a transabdominal ultrasound performed through the stomach wall. It typically lasts about 45 minutes. There isn’t really a lot of advance prep involved, and patients can eat and drink normally before going in for the test. However, if it turns out the patient needs a transabdominal ultrasound instead, she will need to drink a certain amount of water to make it easier to see the organs. There aren’t any risks to having this test done, and there isn’t any exposure to radiation. The patient doesn’t usually feel any pain but may feel a small amount of pressure.
Purpose of the Test
A trasvaginal ultrasound in Jackson MI, is performed to help determine the cause of infertility, menstrual problems, or pelvic pain. It can also be used during pregnancy or to examine abnormal growths. It may help diagnose potential birth defects in a fetus or certain types of cancer or infection in the mother. The test helps detect fibroids, tumors, and ovarian cysts.
After the Test
The results aren’t usually given to the patient right away by the person who does the ultrasound. It’s often necessary to wait until the images produced by the test are examined by a doctor, obstetrician, sonographer, or radiologist. In some cases, the patient may have to wait until the results are given to the doctor who ordered the test, and the time this takes depends on how urgent the test was and how complicated it turned out to be. There shouldn’t be any after effects after the test and the patient should be able to go right back to their normal activities once the test is completed.
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