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GYN Ultrasound

In addition to offering complete diagnostic and 4-D obstetric ultrasound, The Women’s Health Group also has full gynecologic ultrasound services available for the convenience of our patients. Most insurance plans will allow you to have your gynecologic ultrasound performed in our office by the registered sonographers employed by TWHG. This allows our patients a more private and familiar setting while allowing our physicians direct and timely viewing of your ultrasound images. Most gynecologic ultrasounds are performed with a transvaginal probe. Occasionally transabdominal imaging is done as well. All gynecologic ultrasounds performed in our office are then read by your own physician. This allows a direct correlation of your physical examination with your imaging and thus provides our patients with the optimal quality of care.

SONOHYSTEROGRAM

The sonohysterogram (SHG) will allow your doctor to evaluate the uterus for the causes of abnormal bleeding, recurrent miscarriage, infertility, and other gynecologic problems. The SHG is often used as a pre-operative assessment for hysteroscopy and endometrial ablation.

Preparation
It is important that the patient is not pregnant or suffering an active infection during the saline injection. The doctor may require the patient to be tested for pregnancy and/or infection prior to the exam. Due to cramping caused by the SHG, the doctor may suggest a full dose of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory be taken just prior to the procedure.