and organs of the lower abdomen (pelvis).
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This ultrasound examination is performed on an outpatient basis during the gynecological examination, as a routine check-up or during pregnancy.
Like any other type of ultrasound, the gynecological one also exploits the properties of ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) to collect images of the internal organs and structures present in the lower abdominal area, including uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries and bladder.
, some tumors and malformations. On the other hand, gynecological ultrasound does not involve the use of ionizing radiation or the injection of radioactive substances; ultrasounds are harmless for the patient who is being examined and does not involve any type of immediate or long-term risk.