Ultrasound

Ultrasound services offered in Chinatown and Lower Manhattan, New York, Brooklyn and Flushing, NY

Ultrasound is a reliable, safe way to view internal organs and check on a developing fetus. At their offices in Lower Manhattan, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens, Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology uses state-of-the-art Voluson ultrasound technology. This enables the team to perform advanced procedures like sonohysterography and hysteroscopy ultrasound with the utmost precision. Call your nearest Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology office to request more information, or request an appointment online today.

What is an ultrasound?

An ultrasound is a safe and painless way to look inside the body using sound waves. Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology employs ultrasound to check your reproductive health and see how your baby grows during pregnancy.

When you have an ultrasound, your provider places a small device called a transducer on your belly (for transabdominal ultrasound) or inside the vagina (for vaginal ultrasound). The transducer emits sound waves that rebound off organs and tissues. A computer then turns those waves into pictures your provider can see on a screen.

Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology uses the Voluson ultrasound system, one of the most advanced machines available. It gives your provider high-quality, detailed images in both 2D and 3D.

This means they can see things more clearly, whether checking the uterus or monitoring a baby’s development. The Voluson helps catch potential problems early and enables the team to give better prenatal care.

What specialized ultrasound might I need?

Two of the most common specialized ultrasound procedures in gynecology and obstetrics are sonohysterography and hysteroscopy ultrasound.

Sonohysterography

A sonohysterogram is a special kind of ultrasound used to get a clearer view of the inside of your uterus. During this test, your provider gently places a small amount of sterile fluid into the uterus through a thin tube.

This helps them see the shape of your uterus and check for issues like polyps, fibroids, and scarring. It’s often used for patients with irregular bleeding or trouble getting pregnant (infertility).

Hysteroscopy ultrasound

A hysteroscopy ultrasound combines two tools: a hysteroscope and an ultrasound. A hysteroscope is a thin camera your provider inserts through the cervix to directly view the inside of the uterus. Paired with ultrasound, it gives more detailed information that’s helpful for examining abnormal tissue or taking a biopsy (tissue sample).

For some ultrasounds, the Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology team may ask you to come in with a full bladder, but often there’s no special preparation. Your provider always lets you know ahead of time.

Is ultrasound safe?

Ultrasound doesn’t use radiation (unlike X-rays and CT scans) and is considered very safe for both pregnant and non-pregnant patients. It’s one of the most common tools in women’s healthcare.

Ultrasound helps Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology care for you with precision, comfort, and confidence. Call to learn more, or schedule a consultation via the online booking form today.