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Speaking of Women's HealthAuthor: SWH
The Speaking of Women's Health Podcast is excited to bring you credible women's health information from host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker. Dr. Thacker will interview guest clinicians discussing relevant women's health topics and the latest news and tips.Please consider supporting Speaking of Women's Health with a monetary donation to help us continue to provide free women's health content. Thank you! Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Understanding Pelvic Ultrasounds And Ovarian Cysts
Episode 4
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Send us a textWe explain how pelvic ultrasound, saline infusion sonography and ORADS scoring turn confusing reports into clear next steps for cysts, bleeding, and polyps. We share when to watch, when to act and why expert interpretation reduces anxiety and unnecessary tests.• Types of pelvic ultrasound and when each is used• How saline infusion sonography reveals cavity lesions• Benefits of gynecologic imagers vs general radiology• Why image quality and timing affect accuracy• Preparing for scans, full bladder and cycle days• Ovarian cyst basics and common myths• ORADS scoring and what each level implies• Postmenopausal bleeding thresholds and actions• When hysteroscopy is the gold standard• Managing cervical stenosis and procedural comfort• New tech: HyCoSy for tubal patency• Shared decision-making and practical follow-upSupport the show
