Sonography

Advanced Ultrasound Services by Dr. Amita Sharma

What is Sonography?

Sonography, or ultrasound imaging, is a safe and non-invasive diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the internal organs, tissues, and developing fetus during pregnancy.

Reproductive Care

Benefits of Sonography

  • Non-invasive & painless diagnostic method
  • No radiation exposure (safe for pregnancy)
  • Early detection of medical conditions
  • Helps monitor fetal growth & maternal health

Types of Sonography Services

🔹1. Obstetric Ultrasound (Pregnancy Sonography)

  • 🩺 Early Pregnancy Scan (Confirming pregnancy, detecting heartbeat)
  • 🩺 NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency) for chromosomal abnormality screening
  • 🩺 Anomaly Scan (Detailed fetal examination at 18-22 weeks)
  • 🩺 Growth Scan (Monitoring baby’s development in later pregnancy)
  • 🩺 Doppler Ultrasound (Assessing blood flow to the baby)
  • 🩺 3D/4D Sonography (Advanced imaging for detailed fetal visuals)

🔹2. Gynecological Ultrasound

  • 🩺 Pelvic Ultrasound (Evaluation of uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes)
  • 🩺 Follicular Study (Tracking ovulation and fertility assessment)
  • 🩺 Endometrial Thickness Measurement (For infertility & menstrual disorders)
  • 🩺 Natural family planning & counseling.
  • 🩺 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis
  • 🩺 Fibroid & Cyst Detection

🔹3. Abdominal & Pelvic Ultrasound

  • 🩺 Liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen imaging
  • 🩺 Urinary bladder & prostate gland assessment
  • 🩺 Detection of kidney stones, cysts, and tumors

🔹4. Doppler Ultrasound

  • 🩺 Fetal Doppler (Checking baby’s blood circulation)
  • 🩺 Carotid Doppler (Assessing blood flow in the neck arteries)
  • 🩺 Peripheral Doppler (Evaluating blood circulation in arms & legs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹Yes, ultrasound is completely safe for both mother and baby as it does not use radiation.

🔹The first ultrasound is usually done at 6-8 weeks to confirm pregnancy and detect fetal heartbeat.

🔹For abdominal ultrasounds, drink plenty of water and have a full bladder for better imaging.

🔹3D ultrasound provides still images of the baby, while 4D ultrasound shows real-time moving images.

Yes, gynecological ultrasound is commonly used to diagnose ovarian cysts, fibroids, and other reproductive issues.

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