What does an ultrasound monitoring visit look like? Let's see! ...

Let's talk vaginal ultrasounds! This specific type of ultrasound scan is taken by a probe inserted into the vagina. It gives a clear picture of the placenta, cervix, fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries. It is also called an internal ultrasound or a transvaginal ultrasound. 👩‍⚕️ ❗ Transvaginal ultrasounds allow us to: - check for abnormal pelvic shape and pain - check for cysts/fibroids - identify an ectopic pregnancy 🤰 - diagnose possible miscarriage causes - monitor follicle growth and progr

Another look at a monitoring appointment ultrasound! 🔍 There are other specialized ultrasound scans that patients can request such as antral follicle count ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, sonohysterogram, and Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). Most of the ultrasounds are done transvaginally - A thin wand-like apparatus that is covered by plastic or latex (condom) and lubrication is inserted through the vaginal canal. It may sound scary but, the process is typically fast and considered mostly painless by man