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Ultrasound in pregnancy Female reproductive anatomy Uterus Transvaginal ultrasound

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Transvaginal ultrasound

Alternative Names: Endovaginal ultrasound What the risks are: There is no documented biologic effect on patients and their fetuses with the use of current ultrasound techniques. No ionizing radiation is involved. Special considerations: Text Continues Below Occasionally saline is injected into the uterus of non-pregnant patients to evaluate the uterine cavity. This is called sonohysterography. The vaginal probe can also assist in obtaining biopsies of abnormal areas or in draining fluid.

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