OB/GYN Ultrasound

Women’s health professionals use OB/GYN ultrasound testing to evaluate reproductive organs and the fetus during pregnancy. UltraSound Associates USA, LLC, in Houston, Texas, is a state-of-the-art ultrasound practice that does OB/GYN ultrasound testing using the most advanced imaging technology. Call today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about OB/GYN ultrasound.

What is an OB/GYN ultrasound?

An OB/GYN ultrasound is an imaging test women’s health experts order to evaluate reproductive organs and fetal development during pregnancy.

Ultrasound is one of the safest imaging tools, which is why it’s used during pregnancy. It creates moving images of the internal organs using high-frequency sound wave technology. It’s noninvasive and painless in most cases.

I’m pregnant. When do I need OB/GYN ultrasounds?

The pregnancy ultrasound is one of the most exciting tests for those expecting because it allows them to see the baby before birth. Your OB/GYN determines when you need ultrasound testing.

Your first OB/GYN ultrasound should occur about eight weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. This ultrasound confirms pregnancy and helps estimate your due date.

The second OB/GYN ultrasound happens during your second trimester. This imaging test’s purpose is to evaluate your reproductive organs and check the fetal organs and development. This ultrasound can usually reveal the sex of the fetus.

OB/GYN ultrasounds are also part of various pregnancy tests, including the nonstress test (NST) that evaluates the baby’s heart rate and the nuchal translucency test (NTT) to look for chromosomal abnormalities.

What types of OB/GYN ultrasounds are there?

The two types of OB/GYN ultrasounds are transabdominal and transvaginal. Which one you need depends on the reason for the test.

Transabdominal ultrasound

Transabdominal ultrasound uses a hand-held device called a transducer that moves across your abdomen to get images of your reproductive organs and the fetus. This is commonly done during pregnancy.

Transvaginal ultrasound

For a transvaginal ultrasound, the ultrasound technician inserts the transducer into the vagina. A transvaginal ultrasound creates more detailed images of your reproductive organs. Your OB/GYN may order a transvaginal ultrasound to diagnose a gynecological condition.

Which gynecological conditions can an OB/GYN ultrasound diagnose?

Women’s health providers use ultrasound imaging to diagnose many gynecological conditions. Your provider could request an OB/GYN ultrasound to diagnose:

• Uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Ectopic pregnancy

OB/GYN ultrasound testing can also confirm the placement of an intrauterine device (IUD), a long-acting, reversible birth control.

Call UltraSound Associates USA, LLC today or click the online booking button to schedule your OB/GYN ultrasound.