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At NYU Langone, our highly trained staff of sonographers and board-certified radiologists specialize in using advanced ultrasound imaging technology to help your doctor diagnose and manage conditions that affect the organs and structures in the female pelvis.

Ultrasound technology uses high-frequency sound waves to capture detailed images of organs and body structures, which are shown on a high-resolution monitor. Unlike traditional X-rays and CT scans, ultrasound imaging does not use ionizing radiation, making it safe during pregnancy and for unborn babies.

We use the latest ultrasound technology to identify potential obstetric, medical, or fetal problems and to diagnose gynecologic and prenatal abnormalities as early as possible. We perform more than 30,000 obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds annually.

Specific types of ultrasound imaging are available to give your doctor the clearest picture of your gynecologic health. Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following ultrasound imaging tests, depending on your symptoms and circumstances.

Female Pelvic Ultrasound

Female pelvic ultrasound produces detailed images of the organs and structures in the pelvis, including the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and bladder. The test can help your provider evaluate symptoms, such as pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and irregular menstruation.

Female pelvic ultrasounds may be conducted using an ultrasound wand, or transducer, placed on the skin of the abdomen, or through the vagina, also known as a transvaginal ultrasound, or both approaches.

Transvaginal Ultrasound

Transvaginal ultrasound uses a small imaging wand inserted into the vagina to produce detailed images of the pelvic organs, including the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and bladder. For this test, you wear a hospital gown and undress from the waist down. The test may feel slightly uncomfortable, but it is not painful.

Transvaginal ultrasound can help your doctor evaluate uterine cysts, fibroid tumors, infection, abnormal vaginal bleeding and menstrual conditions, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and the source of pelvic pain. It is also used to detect gynecologic conditions, such as ovarian cancer and assess pelvic structures.

Sonohysterography

Sonohysterography, also known as saline infusion sonogram or hysterosonography, is an ultrasound exam that uses sound waves with saline solution to produce detailed images of the lining of the uterus. It can be helpful to find the underlying cause of many conditions of the uterus, such as repeated miscarriage, abnormal uterine bleeding, and infertility.

During the imaging test, the sonographer injects a small amount of sterile saline solution into the uterus through a small catheter (tube) to enlarge the area and apply the imaging wand over the stomach. Sonohysterography may be combined with a transvaginal ultrasound for even more detailed views of uterine structures.

IUD Placements with Ultrasound Guidance

Ultrasound can be used to properly position an intrauterine device (IUD), a form of contraception that is inserted in the uterus. Ultrasound guidance can help confirm IUD placement or remove the device. Ultrasound-guided IUD placement may be especially helpful for patients who have a retroverted (“tipped”) uterus, those who have never given birth, or those have had a previous caesarian section.

Pregnancy Ultrasounds

Transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound imaging are both commonly used in pregnancy to check the baby’s health and development. NYU Langone sonographers have specialized training to use the most advanced ultrasound imaging technology for pregnancy ultrasounds. Our experts may use ultrasound or ultrasound-guided procedures to detect or even treat some conditions in unborn children.

Our Locations

Routine obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound appointments are available through NYU Langone’s various obstetrics and gynecology locations. Specialized ultrasound diagnostic services are available at the Ultrasound Unit—OB/GYN in Manhattan.

Make an Appointment

If you are interested in receiving an obstetric or gynecologic ultrasound, please contact your obstetrician or gynecologist.