Ultrasound imaging is an effective, noninvasive diagnostic tool that Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology offers to diagnose endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and other issues that affect your reproductive health. The team also uses the latest ultrasound technology in-office to monitor the growth and development of a fetus in pregnant women. Call the Alpharetta or Atlanta, Georgia, office to schedule an ultrasound or book an appointment online today.
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your organs and soft tissues.
In gynecology, a pelvic ultrasound can diagnose a variety of conditions that affect the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic organs.
Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology provides in-office ultrasounds to diagnose the cause of unusual symptoms and confirm a diagnosis for conditions that affect your reproductive and sexual health.
The practice’s experienced physicians also use ultrasound technology to monitor the growth and development of a fetus in pregnant women.
When would I need an ultrasound?
In addition to pregnancy monitoring, the Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians use ultrasound technology to diagnose the root cause of pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, and other unusual symptoms.
They may also request an ultrasound to identify or monitor conditions like:
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
You may also need an ultrasound if you have fertility challenges that make it difficult to conceive. The physicians can use ultrasound imaging to monitor your ovaries and ovulation cycle.
What happens during an ultrasound?
During your ultrasound at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology, you get comfortable on an exam table. Your provider applies a gel over your abdomen or pelvic region, which helps a handheld transducer glide smoothly over your skin to produce the clearest images.
The transducer sends sound waves through your skin, which bounce off your internal structures and send real-time images of your organs and tissues to an external monitor.
Your physician can also complete a vaginal ultrasound, inserting a probe into your vaginal canal to obtain ultrasound images.
Your provider watches the monitor as they move the transducer around to identify abnormalities or evaluate fetal growth. An ultrasound isn’t painful, but you may feel some discomfort when your provider presses on the transducer. Some ultrasounds require a full bladder for the best picture quality, which can also increase your discomfort during testing.
After the test is complete, your physician discusses your results. You can go back to your usual activities without any downtime immediately following an ultrasound.
Call the Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology office nearest you to learn more about the diagnostic benefits of an ultrasound, or book a consultation online today.
