Is pelvic ultrasound only for women?

Is pelvic ultrasound only for women? What is pelvic ultrasound and what is its use? Pelvic ultrasound is also performed on men or is it only for women? Stay with us to discuss it in detail. ### **What is pelvic ultrasound?** **Pelvic ultrasound** is a type of test that provides the doctor with images of the organs and viscera inside the pelvis. These images are obtained by sending sound waves. This type of ultrasound is used to diagnose pelvic diseases in women and men. **For more information on pregnancy ultrasounds, you can contact Dr. Seif's radiology and ultrasound center. Dr. Saif's ultrasound center contact numbers: 88553310** ### **Pelvic ultrasound in men** Pelvic ultrasound in men includes the examination of the bladder, prostate and its appendages and vessels inside the pelvis in terms of the presence of a mass or space-occupying lesion inside the pelvis. ### **prostate size check with pelvic ultrasound** The most important part of the pelvic cavity in men is the prostate. This gland is the size of a small walnut under the bladder and in front of the anus. The most common prostate problem is its enlargement. This issue is normal with age, but sometimes it causes problems. The normal volume of the prostate is up to 30 cc. In pelvic ultrasound, which is performed with a full bladder, the volume of the prostate can be measured, and a more accurate way to examine the prostate is to perform ultrasound through the anus. In men who are overweight and have a lot of abdominal fat, it is sometimes not possible to accurately measure the volume of the prostate, and in these cases, rectal ultrasound is usually recommended. ### **Can prostate cancer be detected by pelvic ultrasound?** Prostate volume can be evaluated with ultrasound from the abdomen, but this method is not accurate in diagnosing prostate cancer, and in case of any prostate problem, it is preferable to perform ultrasound through the anus. ### **Pelvic ultrasound in women** Pelvic ultrasound in women includes the examination of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, intrapelvic vessels and examination for the presence of masses and space-occupying lesions within the pelvis. ### **Measures before pelvic ultrasound** - A full bladder plays an important role in diagnosis and makes the image of the uterus and ovaries clear. Uterine tubes, which are responsible for the transfer of eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, are not visible in ultrasound in a normal and normal state and can only be seen in cases where they have found abnormal expansion. - In order for your ultrasound examination to be performed accurately, if you have a previous medical history, please provide the necessary and sufficient explanations to the radiologist accurately and correctly. Obviously, giving accurate information to the radiologist will lead to correct and accurate ultrasound. In most cases, ultrasound of women's pelvis is performed from the abdomen, and if something abnormal is seen, it needs a more detailed examination. Ultrasound is requested through the genital tract (vaginal).