Women’s health tests and imaging in Florida

Women’s health specialists at Ascension Sacred Heart use diagnostic tests and imaging to diagnose, monitor and treat women’s health conditions.

Women’s health tests and imaging close to home

Our OB-GYN team uses advanced diagnostic tools to understand your symptoms and identify women’s health conditions, helping create a care plan that’s right for you.

A blood test is a lab analysis of things that may be found in your blood. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them to evaluate hormone levels, fertility indicators, thyroid function, anemia, and confirm pregnancy.

A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.

During an endometrial biopsy, your healthcare provider takes a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for study. The tissue is viewed with a microscope to look for abnormal cells. Your doctor can also check the effects of hormones on the endometrium.

Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy. It creates an image of your baby in your womb (uterus). It’s a safe way to check the health of your baby. During a fetal ultrasound, the baby’s heart, head, and spine are evaluated, along with other parts of the baby. The test may be done either on the abdomen (transabdominal) or in the vagina (transvaginal).

This test is done with a sample of cells from your cervix. To collect the sample, your doctor will put a speculum into your vagina to reach the cervix. Your doctor will use one or more tools shaped like a spatula, brush, or both. These are used to collect samples of cells in the cervix.

A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease. Your healthcare provider may order a mammogram if you have a breast concern, such as a lump, pain, or discharge from a nipple. Your provider may also order one as a screening test. The test can look for breast cancers, noncancer (benign) tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.

This test checks the cells from inside your cervix for any changes that could lead to cancer. The cervix is the lower part of your uterus that opens into the vagina.

A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. It lets your healthcare provider look at your uterus, cervix, bladder, fallopian tubes, ovaries. Pelvic ultrasound may be done in two ways:
  • Transabdominal - A transducer and gel are put on your belly.
  • Transvaginal - A long, thin transducer is covered with a plastic or latex sheath and gel. The transducer is then put into the vagina.

A technician or a radiologist may do the procedure. A radiologist is a healthcare provider who specializes in using imaging methods to diagnose and treat diseases. The test usually lasts less than 30 minutes.

Urine tests, blood tests, or swabs are used to diagnose sexually transmitted infections (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV).

This test looks at a sample of your urine. Your doctor can use the results from this test to help diagnose or monitor many conditions.

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