The patient lies on a table with the abdominal area exposed and with a full bladder. The sonographer (technologist who performs the exam) will put a clear warm gel on the skin surface. The gel helps to transmit the sound waves by excluding air and will not harm your skin or your clothes. An instrument call a transducer is gently moved over the skin surface by the sonographer. Pelvic ultrasound may include a transvaginal ultrasound to better see the ovaries and uterus.

The patient is positioned by the sonographer (technologist who performs the exam) on an examination table. A clear warm gel is applied to the skin over the area to be examined. This helps to transmit the sound waves by excluding air and will not harm your skin or your clothes. A soft covered device called a transducer is gently moved over the skin surface by the sonographer and images are produced on a monitor. See similar questions...

Trans-abdominal ultrasound consists of placing the transducer on your abdomen, and using a full urinary bladder as the means by which the sound waves can enter the pelvis to allow visualization of the pelvic organs. For the trans-abdominal approach, you must have a very full urinary bladder. After applying the clear gel to your skin, the sonographer will place the transducer against your abdomen and sweep it back and forth to image the pelvic organs. See similar questions...

Your head, neck, face and mouth will be examined along with your teeth and gums. You should be prepared to stay for at least 1 1/2 hours. Please bring allergy information and any medications you are taking to help us compile your complete medical history. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call 214-828-8441 to cancel at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled time. See similar questions...

Two methods are used for performing a pelvis ultrasound, trans-abdominally (the probe is placed on top of the abdomen) and endovaginally (a special probe is placed inside the vagina). A full bladder is usually necessary when the scan is done transabdominally. A full bladder displaces bowel and acts as a window for the ultrasound waves to pass through to visualize the pelvic organs. See similar questions...

The technologist will assist you to lie down on the cushioned exam table of the scanner and a device called a "coil" will be placed around the area of the body being scanned. When you are comfortably and safely positioned, the table will move into the magnet opening, bringing the area being imaged into the center of the magnet. The scanner resembles a tunnel with both ends open to allow air and some light inside. See similar questions...

The filled bladder is used as a scanning window and is used to push the bowel out of the pelvic cavity for better visualization of the anatomy. In females, the filled bladder also places the uterus in a more horizontal position for optimal scanning ability. See similar questions...

The abdominal ultrasound will take about 20 minutes. The pelvic ultrasound and the vascular (doppler) ultrasound will take about 30 minutes. See similar questions...

Norwalk Radiology and Mammography Center provides state of the art equipment with high performance digital ultrasound with duplex and color doppler. The Radiologists and technologists (sonographers) have extensive experience and training in ultrasound. Since ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, it is harmless. See similar questions...

Since we are sub-specialists, we do not do annual exams or pap smears at Pelvic Specialty Care. We recommend that you have this done through your obstetrician/gynecologist or primary care provider. If you have questions about our services or you just want to let us know what you think, feel free to complete the form below or call us at 303-322-0500. Dr. Aguirre is the Director of Pelvic Specialty Care, The Center for Female Pelvic Medicine. Dr. See similar questions...

A blue gel (which helps to connect the ultrasound transducer to the skin) is applied to the area to be examined. The technologist/sonographer then places the transducer in contact with the skin and sweeps it back and forth to image the area of interest. Some exams require the patient to hold their breath and turn on their side for better visualization of the anatomy. After the initial examination, the technologist will ask the patient to wait while the images are reviewed. See similar questions...

First, a technologist will take a preliminary x-ray of your abdomen before the injection of x-ray dye. An IV (intravenous) will then be started in your arm and the dye will then be given through the IV. This dye will outline the kidneys and urinary system so we can see them on x-ray. This will show the radiologist how well your kidneys are working, and the structure of your urinary system. Some patients experience a mild feeling of warmth or coolness with the injection. See similar questions...

ultrasound test is a radiology technique, which uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed directly on top of the skin, which has a gel applied to the surface. The sound waves that are sent by the transducer through the body are then reflected by internal structures as "echoes. See similar questions...

The SURx system is used to treat mild urinary incontinence with low-power radio frequency to shrink and stabilize the vaginal tissue. It is done as an outpatient procedure, and requires no hospitalization or bladder catheters. Tension-free vaginal tape is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat moderate incontinence. It employs a special gauze sling covered by a plastic coating, which is attached on each side of the bladder opening. See similar questions...

The pelvic floor is a "sling" of muscles which support the abdominal organs, including the uterus, urinary bladder the urethra, and the rectum. It normally tightens to help control the release of urine from the bladder, but can become weakened through childbirth or obesity, or become thinner through lowering of estrogen levels after menopause. This weakening is often associated with stress incontinence. See similar questions...