If you’ve had unexplained bloating of the abdomen, ongoing pain in the pelvis, or a feeling that something just isn’t right, your doctor might have asked you to have an ultrasound scan. The first question you’d be right to ask is: Can a scan really find cancer in the abdomen, and how accurate is that? Short answer: Yes, abdominal ultrasound can detect cancerous changes in the abdomen, but it is better for some organs than others. Here’s what you need to know about how it work

When you have an ultrasound scheduled and your period arrives, your first instinct may be to grab your phone and cancel. Hold that thought! For most situations, you don’t need to. Not only can you get a transvaginal ultrasound on your period for some conditions, it’s actually best to have the test then. Let’s talk about what happens during the scan, when your menstrual cycle matters and when it doesn’t, and how to prepare so you can have the easiest appointment possible. What

Few things are as scary as getting a phone call or letter telling you your transvaginal ultrasound was “abnormal.” Before you jump to conclusions, it can be helpful to understand what “abnormal” means from a medical standpoint. An abnormal result does not necessarily mean there is something terribly wrong. Instead, it means that the technician or radiologist identified something that was outside of normal parameters and needs further evaluation. Here, we explain what a trans