Many women get a transvaginal ultrasound in their first trimester. At this stage of your pregnancy, they're more accurate than abdominal ultrasounds. If you have any complications during pregnancy, ...

A transvaginal, or endovaginal, ultrasound is a safe, straightforward way for doctors to examine the internal organs of the female pelvic region. Transvaginal ultrasounds typically do not cause pain.

Transvaginal ultrasounds are solidly on the list of “medical procedures no one wants but you’ll probably need at some point anyway.” This type of ultrasound can be useful if your doctor needs to get a ...

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At the outset, let me state that the following is intended to be a discussion of the medical ethics of a state-mandated but medically unnecessary procedure. More broadly, this is a discussion of state ...

Pregnancy scans can be exciting yet nerve-wracking, especially during the first trimester when everything is new. And, Ultrasounds are a common part of prenatal care. They help doctors check on the ...