Normal Values:

The pelvic structures or fetus are normal.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What abnormal results mean:

An abnormal result may be due to many conditions. Some problems that may be seen include:

• Birth defects
• Cancers of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and other pelvic structures
• Infection, including pelvic inflammatory disease
• Nocancerous growths of the uterus and ovaries (such as cysts or fibroids)
• Twisting of the ovaries

Some problems or conditions that may be found specifically in pregnant women include:

• Ectopic pregnancy
• More than one fetus (twins, triplets, etc.)
• Miscarriage
• Placenta previa
• Placental abruption
• Problems with the baby's growth or the fluid level around the baby
• Shortened cervix, which increases the risk for preterm delivery or late miscarriage
• Structural problems in the baby
• Tumors of pregnancy, including gestational trophoblastic disease