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Transvaginal ultrasound - Results

Alternative Names

Endovaginal ultrasound; Ultrasound - transvaginal; Sonohysterography; Hysterosonography; Saline infusion sonography; SIS

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
  • Non-cancerous 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
  • Shortened cervix, which increases the risk for preterm delivery or late miscarriage
  • Tumors of pregnancy including gestational trophoblastic disease
  • Reviewed last on: 4/17/2009
  • Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Katz VL. Diagnostic procedures: Imaging, edometrial sampling, endoscopy: Indication and contraindications, complications. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa : Mosby Elsevier; 2007: chap 11.

Goldstein RB. Saline Infusion Sonohysterography. Ultrasound Clin. April 2006; 1(2); 385-414.

Goldstein SR. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: The Role of Ultrasound. Radiol Clin North Am. November 2006; 44(6); 901-910.

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