Seen only women, endometriosis is a disorder in which cysts form in the reproductive system causing pain and bleeding during the menstrual cycle and sexual intercourse. Ultrasound can play a key role in detection. The most well known application of ultrasound is its use in fetal imaging. Because ultrasound uses sound waves to create its images, it has been shown to be safe for both mother and child. Pregnancy Ultrasound can be useful in high-risk pregnancy and infertility.
Doctors can predict premature delivery by examining the size of the cervix.
Twenty percent of ectopic pregnancies turn into emergency situations when they are detected too late and as a result rupture pelvic organs and cause internal bleeding, according to Dr. C. Everett Koop, former United States Surgeon General. Fetal Imaging A complete fetal examination using ultrasound involves imaging the baby's head, heart, kidneys, spine, stomach, umbilical cord, bladder and placenta to determine if any abnormalities exist. The same fetal exam can also be used to check for the possibility of multiple births, unusual orientation, and if the baby is positioned correctly, the sex can also be determined. By taking measurements of the fetus, a doctor can also determine the gestational age of the baby to help date the pregnancy. This starts with asking questions about what is involved and following your doctor's instructions about pre-exam procedures, such as drinking water before an obstetric exam.