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About ultrasound
Personalized care. Clear answers. Thoughtful options. A plan built for you.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images without radiation. It can help evaluate pelvic symptoms, uterine and ovarian findings, pregnancy location and dating, and fetal growth.
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When to make an appointment
- Pelvic pain or abnormal bleeding
- Fibroid or ovarian cyst evaluation
- Early pregnancy dating or symptoms
- Monitoring fetal growth and anatomy
Seek urgent care when symptoms are severe.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for life-threatening symptoms. This website cannot diagnose an emergency.
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What care may include
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Abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound when appropriate
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Clear preparation instructions
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Clinical review of results and next steps
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Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before your visit.
What is the difference between abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound?
Abdominal ultrasound moves a probe over the lower abdomen. Transvaginal ultrasound places a slender covered probe in the vagina for closer views of pelvic organs.
Is ultrasound safe during pregnancy?
Diagnostic ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation and is widely used in pregnancy when medically indicated.
How should I prepare?
Some scans require a full bladder and others do not. Follow the instructions provided when your appointment is scheduled.