Your ultrasound examination may be done in your doctor's office, a radiologist's office or in a hospital. When you receive your appointment, you'll be instructed to drink several glasses of water. During the procedure, you'll lie on an examining table. The doctor or ultrasound technician may place gel on your abdomen and move a small scanner across your abdomen. Alternatively, a wand-shaped scanner may be placed in your vagina to provide better images of certain areas.
Results are available to the technician or doctor immediately.
If a technician has done your ultrasound testing, she or he will give the result to your doctor, who will contact you to discuss the results. Before acting upon any of the information presented, you should consult with your personal healthcare provider. These questions are intended to help you formulate your own questions.