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1. Indications/Contraindications

Indications/Contraindications

Gynecology/Pelvic Ultrasound Indications

  • Pelvic pain
  • Dysmenorrhea/Amenorrhea
  • Menorrhagia/Metrorrhagia
  • Prepubertal/postmenopausal bleeding
  • Signs/symptoms of pelvic infection
  • Localization of intrauterine contraceptive device
  • Screening for malignancy

Gynecology/Pelvic Ultrasound Contraindications

The following contraindications apply only to transvaginal ultrasound.

  • Pediatric age
  • Premature rupture of membranes
  • Bleeding associated with known placenta previa