what is the purpose of a pelvic ultrasound
Purpose of the Pelvic or Transvaginal Ultrasound. 1  To determine the size, shape, and position of organs in the pelvic region. 2  To evaluate pain, abnormal bleeding, or other menstrual problems in women. To monitor the health and development of the fetus and placenta in pregnant women, and to detect problems such as ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. ( 2 Transvaginal ultrasound is more often used early in pregnancy and pelvic ultrasound later in pregnancy.). 3  To guide the removal of an ovarian follicle for in vitro fertilization.