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