Using ultrasound to diagnose pelvic pain can reveal unexpected pathologies, according to new research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine 2015 Annual Convention in Lake Buena ...
Philadelphia, PA, March 31, 2015 - Ultrasound technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. A group of noted obstetricians and gynecologists maintain that ultrasound is more cost-effective and ...
Women suspected of suffering from the painful womb condition endometriosis are missing out on scans which could speed up diagnosis by years and spare them from surgery, experts say. Studies show that ...
During pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). The placenta releases hCG into your bloodstream and you pass the rest in your urine. hCG isn’t normally ...
Have you ever wondered why your sonologist or doctor tells you to drink a glass full of water before going for an ultrasound? A full bladder helps the sound waves travel better which results in a ...
Warning: This column is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition, writes Lynne Mortimer. Because this week it’s anatomical. As I get older, which I invariably do, I find that after a couple of ...
In a molar pregnancy the fertilisation of the egg by the sperm goes wrong. This creates abnormal cells or clusters of water filled sacs inside the womb. Molar pregnancies are not cancer (they are ...
PCS causes chronic pelvic pain and is often misdiagnosed as symptoms are shared with other conditions. Two professors share their experience of treating and diagnosing the condition, while a Dublin ...