Our scanners are high-field 1.5T to assure we are providing the highest in image quality. Most patients can enter ‘feet first’ which reduces anxiety. They are open on both ends and are bright and comfortable. We have high field short-bore MRI scanners. We’ll ask you to bring a driver and arrive a little earlier for your exam.

Please let us know at time of scheduling if you think you need sedation. If you are claustrophobic, we also offer oral sedation. Most scans average 20-30 minutes and your technologist will be communicating with you during the exam via an intercom to let you know how long the exam will take for each series of images. These are normal operating sounds and ear protection or music will be provided for you. As the scan progresses, you will hear some noises similar to knocking. Most scans will also require the use of a camera called a “coil” which will be placed near the area to be examined. MRI contrast is typically not needed for these exams but may be required in some cases (Please see the general MRI section for additional details).During the scan, you’ll lie on a cushioned table. As with any MRI exam, patients will need to hold very still, they will go into the MRI scanner lying on their back, feet first. The initial diagnosis is made clinically, but many surgeons rely on MRI to distinguish between simple and complex prolapse syndromes prior to surgery.Ī Pelvic MRI typically takes 30 -35 minutes. MRI can help in the diagnosis of complex prolapse syndromes.

A variety of prolapse syndromes, including uterine or bladder prolapse, as well as vaginal and rectal prolapse.

Defining these anomalies has important implications in the treatment of certain kinds of female infertility.

Congenital abnormalities of the female reproductive system.

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), Tubo-ovarian abscess or hydro salpinx.

MRI is quite sensitive in detecting and characterizing a broad range of benign or malignant tumors of the female pelvis.

Tumors of the ovaries, uterus or cervix.While ultrasound is still the initial test in imaging for either ovarian or uterine abnormalities, MRI is highly sensitive and accurate in evaluating the female pelvis for most disorders.

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