An ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of your internal organs. Imaging tests can identify abnormalities and help doctors diagnose conditions. “Transvaginal” means ...

Transvaginal ultrasounds are solidly on the list of medical procedures no one wants but you’ll probably need at some point anyway. This type of ultrasound can be useful if your doctor needs to get a ...

At the outset, let me state that the following is intended to be a discussion of the medical ethics of a state-mandated but medically unnecessary procedure. More broadly, this is a discussion of state ...