What is a Diagnostic Pelvic Ultrasound?

Types

Transabdominal ultrasound: A small handheld device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the lower belly.
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Transvaginal ultrasound.The transducer is shaped to fit into a woman's vagina. A woman may have both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds to look at the whole pelvic area.