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Vaginal Ultrasounds
Transvaginal ultrasound is a type of pelvic ultrasound. It is used to look at a woman's reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries,
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Alternative Names
Endovaginal ultrasound; Ultrasound - transvaginal; Sonohysterography; Hysterosonography; Saline infusion sonography; SIS
How the test is performed
You will lie down on a table with your knees bent and feet in holders called stirrups....
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