What can you expect in an ultrasound for ovarian cysts?

Answers: When an a woman presents with pelvic pain or a pelvic mass, the doctor may suspect an ovarian cyst. Usually a pelvic ultrasound will be ordered. At the time of the ultrasound, warm gel is placed on the lower abdomen while the tech observes the screen. Vaginal ultrasound is often done too for a better view of the ovaries.

See below.: A pelvic ultrasound for ovarian cysts typicall has two component. One is transabdominal where the transducer is placed over the abdomen & scan the uterus & ovaries over a full urinary bladder. The other is transvaginal where an us probe is inserted into the vagina to scan have a close up view of the uterus and ovaries.