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transvaginal ultrasound is used to look at the pelvic organs in women. A thin
probe called a transducer is covered with a lubricated sheath similar to a
condom. The transducer is then gently put into the vagina. The transducer sound
waves make a picture on a TV screen (monitor).
ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerKevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Kevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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