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Transvaginal ultrasound

Alternative Names:

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

What the risks are:

There are no known harmful effects of transvaginal ultrasound on humans.

Unlike traditional x-rays, there is no radiation exposure with this test.

References:

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

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

Stenchever A. Comprehensive Gynecology . 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:220-225.

Ultrasound in pregnancy

Ultrasound in pregnancy

Female reproductive anatomy

Female reproductive anatomy

Uterus

Uterus

Transvaginal ultrasound

Transvaginal ultrasound

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