Author: A. Mendelson, MD

Ultrasound for spotting in early pregnancy is frequently done to exclude failure of the pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and bleeding around the uterine cavity.   Spotting can be normal related to…

Ultrasound is the preferred test for evaluation in early pregnancy.  Often this is done for pelvic pain and spotting.  Pelvic pain is a non specific symptom in early pregnancy.  …

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus.  This is most commonly seen in the Fallopian tubes but can occur in other places like the cervix, ovary…

Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity.  This most commonly occurs in the Fallopian tubes.  Other less common places include the cervix, ovary and abdomen.  Patient…

The best test for general evaluation of the ovaries is an ultrasound.   Ultrasound is quick, does not expose you to radiation and is often cheaper than many other tests….

Ultrasound is commonly done to evaluate an early pregnancy.  This is pregnancy in the first trimester or first 12 weeks.  Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create an image….

Pelvic ultrasound is one of the first tests done for pain.  It allows a detailed view of the female pelvic organs.  Ultrasound uses sound waves to form an image.  There…

Transabdominal ultrasound of the pelvis is an exam of the pelvic organs done by placing the ultrasound transducer on the abdomen. A transvaginal ultrasound of the pelvis is done by…