Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Endovaginal ultrasound; Ultrasound - transvaginal; Sonohysterography; Hysterosonography; Saline infusion sonography; SIS
Normal Values
The pelvic structures or fetus are normal.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
An abnormal result may be due to many conditions. Some problems that may be seen include:
- Birth defects
- Cancers of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and other pelvic structures
- Infection, including pelvic inflammatory disease
- Nocancerous growths of the uterus and ovaries (such as cysts or fibroids)
- Twisting of the ovaries
Some problems or conditions that may be found specifically in pregnant women include:
- Ectopic pregnancy
- More than one fetus (twins, triplets, etc.)
- Miscarriage
Placenta previa Placental abruption - Problems with the baby's growth or the fluid level around the baby
- Shortened cervix, which increases the risk for preterm delivery or late miscarriage
- Structural problems in the baby
- Tumors of pregnancy, including gestational trophoblastic disease
Previous Section
Review Date: 09/11/2010
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond,
WA; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
