Ultrasound in Garden City, NY
If you’d like to view your unborn baby or your obstetrics specialist needs to detect or rule out OB-GYN problems, an ultrasound may be the procedure for you. At Mesbah OB-GYN in Garden City, New York, the expert OB-GYN team offers vaginal and pelvic ultrasounds to develop an in-depth picture of your baby or your internal organs. Call the office to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is a noninvasive, painless procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to develop images of structures inside your body.
Ultrasounds at Mesbah OB-GYN allow your specialist to view your reproductive organs or your unborn baby. These imaging procedures are part of comprehensive women’s health services available at Mesbah OB-GYN.
Why might I need an ultrasound?
You may need ultrasounds at Mesbah OB-GYN to view:
- Unborn baby
- Ovarian cysts
- Blood flow
- Reproductive organs
- Possible gynecological problems
- Urinary issues
- Source of pelvic pain
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Certain medical problems
Ultrasounds available at Mesbah OB-GYN produce clear images of internal body structures, allowing your specialist to provide top-quality obstetrics and gynecology care.
What happens during an ultrasound?
While there’s no special preparation needed prior to undergoing ultrasounds at Mesbah OB-GYN, your provider may ask you to empty your bladder or keep a full bladder. You might also change into a hospital gown.
During the procedure, you can expect:
Transvaginal ultrasounds
During transvaginal ultrasounds, your provider inserts a painless transducer into your vagina to develop images of your uterus and other reproductive organs.
Pelvic ultrasounds
During a pelvic ultrasound, your specialist places gel on your abdominal area. They use a handheld ultrasound device to create pictures of your unborn baby or other structures inside your body.
Transvaginal and pelvic ultrasounds at Mesbah OB-GYN are painless procedures that produce real-time images of internal body structures.
What should I expect after the procedure?
After undergoing an ultrasound, there’s no downtime. You can resume a normal daily routine immediately afterward. Your OB-GYN specialist reviews the results with you. If you’re pregnant, they give you a copy of images of your unborn baby to take home with you.
Your specialist lets you know if you need further diagnostic testing or treatment for a gynecological or pregnancy concern.
To learn more about on-site ultrasounds at Mesbah OB-GYN and find out if they’re right for you, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.