Reproductive imaging has become an essential tool in monitoring pregnancy and fetal health and providing insight into fertility problems.

Pelvic MRI

Pelvic MRI is a non-invasive imaging technique that does not use x-ray or radiation. It produces detailed images that are often used to evaluate the benefits of surgical interventions.

Symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain and dysfunctional uterine bleeding are often studied using this exam. Pelvic MRI can help to identify the source of these symptoms and their relationship to pregnancy complications.

Ultrasound

In women who are pregnant, ultrasound continues to be the preferred imaging method. Inland Imaging technologists who perform this examination are trained professionals who focus on the internal structures of both the mother and the baby. Through the use of ultrasound, physicians can confirm early pregnancy; evaluate the baby’s age, size, and overall health.

UAE

The most common cause of hysterectomy surgery is uterine fibroid tumors. Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is a less-invasive, nonsurgical option that is giving many women new hope that they may keep their uterus.

During UAE, an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to deliver a special material that blocks the blood supply to the fibroids. As a treating physician, you may advise your patient of this minimally invasive therapy, or suggest surgical interventions such as hysterectomy. It is important that your patient discusses each option with you to determine what the best treatment is for them.