What is a transvaginal ultrasound or sonogram?
What is a transvaginal ultrasound or sonogram?Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound is an ultrasound that is used to help determine many things about a pregnancy. A transvaginal ultrasound is performed by using an ultrasound wand that is actually inserted into the vagina. This can be very helpful in early pregnancy as it is able to provide a better view. Typically this type of ultrasound will be used to determine: • Help provide a more accurate due date for some women • Check for ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy) • Determine the cause of bleeding • Check for cysts, particularly in the ovary • Look for ear
