Many women get a transvaginal ultrasound in their first trimester. At this stage of your pregnancy, they're more accurate than abdominal ultrasounds. If you have any complications during pregnancy ...

An ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of your internal organs. Imaging tests can identify abnormalities and help doctors diagnose conditions. “Transvaginal” means ...

If you wish to know the gender of your baby, it can usually be determined by 20 weeks. Be sure to tell the healthcare provider performing the ultrasound whether or not you want to know the gender ...

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Transvaginal Sonography As a result, a novel approach was described in 1985, when the first vaginal ultrasound probe was used. This reduced the distance to the organs imaged, so that higher ...

When I got there, the tech asked me if I had ever had sex. When I said no, she told me that meant they couldn’t perform a transvaginal ultrasound.

Virginia’s controversial mandatory ultrasound bill is now headed to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s desk. While the final version of the bill allows women to opt out of having an invasive transvaginal ...

A transvaginal, or endovaginal, ultrasound is a safe, straightforward way for doctors to examine the internal organs of the female pelvic region. Transvaginal ultrasounds typically do not cause ...