Pregnancy scans, fertility monitoring and gynaecological ultrasound care.
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At Sunflower Women's Hospital and Sunflower Infertility and IVF Centre in Ahmedabad, ultrasound scans support pregnancy care, fertility assessment and the diagnosis of gynaecological conditions. They also help monitor the ovaries during IVF and ICSI treatment cycles.
As a dedicated centre for women's ultrasound in Ahmedabad, our sonography unit is staffed by a full-time radiologist and visiting sonologists, and supported by 3D/4D ultrasound machines and colour Doppler systems.
Sonography, also called ultrasound, uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation to create real-time images of structures inside the body.
In women's health, it helps assess the uterus, ovaries and early pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend a scan for delayed menstruation, pelvic pain or fertility-treatment monitoring. The need for repeat scans depends on your symptoms, treatment and clinical assessment.
Pregnancy scans aren't all the same. Different weeks call for different scans, and each one is looking for something specific.
An early pregnancy scan helps confirm the location of the pregnancy, assess gestational age and identify a multiple pregnancy. It can also help establish the expected due date. At the appropriate stage, ultrasound may form part of screening for certain chromosomal conditions alongside blood tests.
An anomaly scan, usually performed in the second trimester, examines the baby's organs and structures. A growth scan assesses the baby's size, amniotic fluid and placenta. Doppler ultrasound may be used when clinically indicated to assess blood flow, particularly in pregnancies that need closer monitoring.
2D ultrasound is the standard scan used to assess pregnancy and pelvic structures. 3D ultrasound creates a three-dimensional still image, while 4D shows three-dimensional images in motion. These techniques can provide additional information in selected circumstances; they complement rather than replace the routine 2D assessment.
Ultrasound is also an important part of fertility care and gynaecological assessment. It helps the team monitor treatment cycles and investigate conditions affecting the uterus and ovaries.
A follicular study is a series of scans used during ovulation induction, IVF or ICSI to track the growth of ovarian follicles. The timing and number of scans depend on your response to treatment and help the fertility team plan the next step, such as a trigger injection or egg collection.
The assessment may include ovarian volume, antral follicle count as one marker of ovarian reserve, and the uterine cavity and endometrial lining when planning treatment or embryo transfer.
Gynaecological scans may identify fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriotic cysts, dermoid or paraovarian cysts, and hydrosalpinx—fluid within a fallopian tube. Doppler may help assess blood flow when needed. Ultrasound can also identify differences in uterine shape, such as a septate, bicornuate or unicornuate uterus. Findings are interpreted alongside your symptoms, history and other tests.
In selected cases, ultrasound helps the specialist guide a procedure in real time. Whether a procedure is appropriate depends on the clinical assessment and a discussion of its benefits and risks.
Every scan at Sunflower Infertility and IVF Centre is read by one of our radiologists or sonologists, working alongside the wider gynaecology and fertility team so results feed straight back into treatment decisions.
Full-Time Radiologist
Leads day-to-day sonography at Sunflower, covering obstetric scans; first trimester, anomaly, growth, colour Doppler as well as gynaecological and fertility-related scanning.
Visiting Sonologist
Conducts obstetric and gynaecological ultrasounds at Sunflower, including fertility-related scans such as follicular studies and ovarian assessment.
Sonologist
Part of the sonography team performing obstetric and gynaecological scans, including diagnostic and Doppler studies.
Sonologist
Part of the sonography team performing obstetric and gynaecological scans, including diagnostic and Doppler studies.
The unit's equipment includes Samsung HS30 and WS80A; GE Voluson S6, E8, E10 and SWIFT+; Logiq C5 Premium; Versana Balance; and Logiq 3 Pro colour Doppler systems. The team selects the machine and imaging mode—including 3D/4D or colour Doppler where appropriate—to suit the examination.
Diagnostic ultrasound uses sound waves, not ionising radiation, and is widely used in pregnancy and fertility care. It should be performed for a medical reason by trained professionals, with exposure kept to what is needed for the examination. Most scans are well tolerated, although pressure from the probe or an internal scan may cause some discomfort. Tell the clinician if you feel uncomfortable.
Preparation depends on the type of scan. Some abdominal examinations may require fasting, while some early-pregnancy or transabdominal pelvic scans may need a full bladder. Transvaginal scans usually require an empty bladder. Follow the instructions provided for your appointment rather than fasting or drinking extra water routinely.
Beyond that, wear something loose and easy to adjust, and if your doctor's given you specific instructions, go with those over anything general you've read elsewhere. If you're not sure what your particular scan needs, just ask when you book.
They're looking for different things at different times. The anomaly scan, done in the second trimester, is about structure, checking the baby's organs are developing properly. The growth scan comes later and checks size, fluid, and blood flow, how things are progressing, rather than how they're built.
No. Follicular monitoring may be used during ovulation induction as well as IVF or ICSI. It helps the team assess how the ovaries are responding to treatment.
Not on its own, but it does a lot of the groundwork, picking up fibroids, cysts, ovarian reserve markers, uterine anomalies. It's usually one part of a fuller fertility workup rather than the whole answer.
The number and timing vary. Your obstetrician will recommend scans according to the stage of pregnancy, your history and any concerns that need monitoring. A fixed schedule does not apply to every pregnancy.
No. A full bladder may be needed for some early-pregnancy or transabdominal pelvic scans, while transvaginal scans usually require an empty bladder. Confirm the preparation instructions when booking.
Have questions about a scan result, or a pregnancy or fertility ultrasound coming up? Speak with our team to understand your appointment, preparation and next steps.
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