A pelvic ultrasound is an important test that can help your doctor diagnose gynecologic conditions, maintain your gynecologic health, and more. At Miami Women Care, located in the Dadeland area of Miami, Florida, you can receive an ultrasound from board-certified gynecologist Randye Karmin, MD, at the time of your visit. This allows Dr. Karmin to complete a full assessment of your gynecologic health and create a treatment plan, if necessary, in one simple visit. If you want to schedule an ultrasound with Miami Women Care, call or book online.
A pelvic ultrasound is a noninvasive exam that uses sound waves to produce images of the structures and organs within your pelvic region. Using this imaging test, Dr. Karmin gets a clear view of your uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix.
Miami Women Care uses pelvic ultrasounds to:
Miami Women Care is not an obstetrics office, so they don’t use ultrasounds to monitor pregnancy. However, they can detect and confirm an early pregnancy.
How you prepare for a pelvic ultrasound depends on the type you need. If you’re visiting the office for a transvaginal ultrasound, you must completely empty your bladder before Dr. Karmin performs the exam. Dr. Karmin’s staff will advise you to empty your bladder if needed before you go into the exam room.
A transabdominal ultrasound, on the other hand, requires a very full bladder. This helps your organs show up as clearly as possible during the ultrasound.
There are two main ways to perform a pelvic ultrasound in women:
During a transvaginal ultrasound, you lie down on the exam table and put your feet in stirrups. Dr. Karmin then puts a small amount of gel on a transducer and gently inserts it into your vagina.
If you need a transabdominal ultrasound, you lie down on the exam table while Dr. Karmin coats the transducer in gel and runs it back and forth over your abdomen.
An ultrasound is a safe, noninvasive test. While you may feel slightly uncomfortable during the test, it should never be painful.
Because Dr. Karmin always performs your ultrasound, rather than a radiologist, at Miami Women Care, she will explain your results and answer any questions you may have right away. This means you won’t have to return for a second appointment to get your results.
If you want to schedule a pelvic ultrasound with Miami Women Care, call or book an appointment online.
