At-Home Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasonography and Image Quality in Premenopausal Women: A Nonrandomized Clinical
-
By
-
Alessandra J. Ainsworth
-
Caitlin Sacha
-
Stylianos Vagios
-
Ben Doke
-
Wendy Vitek
-
Dmitry Fridman
-
Tina Islam
-
Jillian Pecoriello
-
Jerome Chelliah
-
Annie Martini
-
Lauren Verrilli
-
Michelle Brown
-
Aaron Styer
-
July 6, 2026
-
Clinical Scorecard: Home-Based Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound and Imaging Quality in Premenopausal Women: A Nonrandomized Study
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|
| Condition | Pelvic ultrasonography |
| Key Mechanisms | At-home diagnostic testing for gynecologic assessment |
| Target Population | Premenopausal women aged 22 to 50 years |
| Care Setting | Home-based healthcare |
Key Highlights
- Study evaluates at-home transvaginal ultrasonography for gynecologic assessment
- Participants included English-speaking premenopausal women not pregnant
- Trial conducted between July 2022 and July 2023
- Sonographers trained to guide participants remotely
- Device used is FDA-cleared for healthcare environments
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Use of transvaginal ultrasonography for anatomic assessment of uterus and ovaries
Management
- Remote guidance by trained sonographers during at-home imaging
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Assessment of imaging quality and participant satisfaction
Risks
- Potential discomfort and embarrassment associated with transvaginal ultrasonography
Patient & Prescribing Data
English-speaking premenopausal women aged 22 to 50 years
Participants received the Turtle Health Ultrasound Scanner for at-home use
Clinical Best Practices
- Ensure sonographers are adequately trained for remote guidance
- Capture standard gynecologic imaging as per AIUM guidelines
- Evaluate participant experience and satisfaction with at-home procedures
Related Resources & Content
