Ultrasound is a non-invasive way to study many of the organs of the body. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, which penetrate the body and bounce off the internal structures, giving an electronically produced picture on a computer screen.

Pelvic ultrasound is used to study the all of the structures in the pelvis.

Preparation for the Exam

The exam requires a full bladder prior to the study. One hour before the exam, your patient should drink 32oz of water and not empty their bladder. The patient will be allowed to empty their bladder as soon as the technologist has completed the test.

Procedure

Your patient will be asked to change into a gown provided by Inland Imaging. The technologist will ask the patient to lie on a table and will then apply a gel to the skin. This will ensure that the transducer (the probe that emits the high frequency sound waves) has good contact for sound transmission.

The transducer will be placed on the skin and will be moved over the pelvic area as the technologist records the various structures in the pelvic area.

Your patient should experience no pain or discomfort from this examination.

In some pelvic ultrasound exams it is necessary to perform a “Transvaginal Ultrasound” during which a transducer is inserted into the vagina and scans are performed to view the uterus and ovaries.

Time of Study

45 minutes

After the Exam

The radiologist will review the images and send the results.

Ultrasound Locations

Holy Family Center
South Cowley Center
Spokane Valley Center