Using ultrasound to diagnose pelvic pain can reveal unexpected pathologies, according to new research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine 2015 Annual Convention in Lake Buena ...

Women suspected of suffering from the painful womb condition endometriosis are missing out on scans which could speed up diagnosis by years and spare them from surgery, experts say. Studies show that ...

Philadelphia, PA, March 31, 2015 - Ultrasound technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. A group of noted obstetricians and gynecologists maintain that ultrasound is more cost-effective and ...

Tests your GP or specialist might arrange include: During pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). The placenta releases hCG into your bloodstream and you ...

Medical ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a safe and non-invasive imaging technique. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, this procedure does not use ionizing radiation, making it the preferred method ...

Uterine cancer starts in the uterus. Doctors can order several tests, including blood and imaging tests, to diagnose and monitor the progression of this cancer. Cancer can form in two parts of the ...

Have you ever wondered why your sonologist or doctor tells you to drink a glass full of water before going for an ultrasound? A full bladder helps the sound waves travel better which results in a ...

PCS causes chronic pelvic pain and is often misdiagnosed as symptoms are shared with other conditions. Two professors share their experience of treating and diagnosing the condition, while a Dublin ...