an important investigation since it can also differentiate between an ovarian cyst or other pelvic tumour
a painless procedure which uses high frequency sound waves that are bounced off structures and moving blood inside the body
a painless test that uses sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside your body
a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to form images of tissues and other structures
Routine scans carried out at 12 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. They show images of the baby in the womb, which are produced using high frequency sound waves.
High frequency waves are used to see inside the body and allow doctors and nurses to visualise structures such as the uterus and the ovaries. Used to monitor development of follicles during ovarian stimulation, and to ‘see’ the follicles during egg collection, as well as to confirm the presence of an early pregnancy.
Production of a visible image from the use of high frequency sound waves. Echoes of reflected sound are used to buyild up an electgronic image of the various structures of the body
A diagnostic test that uses sound waves to detect abnormalities inside the body.
A method of visualizing internal organs, blood vessels, and fetus by utilizing high-frequency sound waves. Does not involve radiation. Urethra: A tube like structure which urine passed from the bladder to leave the body.
A procedure that uses sound waves to produce pictures of the uterus, ovaries and pelvis.
Use of sound waves to build up an image of internal organs.
A test using sound waves to check the baby and his/her progress during pregnancy, and to guide certain diagnostic tests or operations.
Ultrasound scans are a way of producing pictures of inside the body using sound waves.