what is a pelvic scan looking for?

A pelvic scan, also known as a pelvic ultrasound, is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. The scan is used to visualize the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The scan can be used to measure and evaluate the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries, thickness, echogenicity, and presence of fluids or masses in the endometrium, myometrium, fallopian tubes, or in or near the bladder, length and thickness of the cervix, and changes in bladder shape. Pelvic scans are widely used because they are detailed, quick, and safe. Pelvic ultrasound can detect and diagnose a range of health conditions, especially with reproductive organs. Doctors might order a pelvic ultrasound to diagnose a condition or to check the health of a baby while still in the womb. In men, a pelvic ultrasound is used to view the bladder, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles. Pelvic ultrasound exams are also used to monitor the health and development of an embryo or fetus during pregnancy.