Plain-language writing on ultrasound scans, choosing a clinic, and what to expect on the day.
A 5 week ultrasound is one of the earliest scans in pregnancy, usually arranged for a specific reason rather than as routine care. At this very early stage the goal is modest
A 4 week ultrasound is about as early as a pregnancy scan can be attempted, and at this point it is often too soon to see much at all. Many people search for it hoping for reassurance right after a positive test
An ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis is a single appointment that looks at two neighbouring regions of the body using sound waves. It is a common, radiation-free way to investigate pain, check organs
An abdomen and pelvis scan is not a single test. The phrase can mean an ultrasound, a CT scan, or an MRI, and the three work in very different ways, need different preparation
TI-RADS is a scoring system that radiologists use to describe thyroid nodules seen on ultrasound and to decide which ones deserve a closer look.