Ultrasound

Pregnancy and birth

An umbilical artery ultrasound is a specialized imaging exam that measures blood flow in the umbilical cord, which connects the fetus to the placenta. Clinicians focus on the um...

healthcare

Hip bursitis involves inflammation of the bursae around the hip joint, commonly causing lateral hip pain. Ultrasound is a practical, noninvasive imaging tool used to visualize b...

healthcare

Experiencing pain after an internal (transvaginal or transrectal) ultrasound is uncommon, but it can happen. This guide explains the typical sensations you may feel, why they oc...

pregnancy

At 10 weeks, signs of twins can resemble those of a singleton pregnancy, but some people notice stronger symptoms due to higher hormone levels. Common experiences include more p...

medical imaging

A cyst is a fluid-filled sac surrounded by a distinct wall, typically appearing anechoic (black) with well-defined, smooth borders on ultrasound. Because fluid reflects very few...

pregnancy

At 6 weeks pregnant, a transvaginal ultrasound may first visualize a tiny gestational sac and, in some cases, an early fetal pole with a flicker of cardiac activity. While not a...

pregnancy

At around 18 weeks, fetal development progresses into more distinct movements, sensory response, and growing anatomical structures, with baby size typically measured using stand...

pregnancy

Parents often ask, when can you tell gender of baby? The primary methods are ultrasound and noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), each with specific timing windows and accuracy l...

pregnancy

At 37 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound is commonly used to confirm fetal position, check amniotic fluid volume, assess fetal growth, and guide decisions about timing and mode of de...

gynecology

A bicornuate uterus is a congenital uterine shape where the upper uterus (fundus) is indented, creating a heart-like轮廓 on imaging. On ultrasound, this appears as two horns s...