Why you might see this term
It can provide information about follicles, the womb lining and some structural findings. The exact purpose depends on the referral.
What to keep in mind
An ordinary pelvic scan does not establish tubal patency and a normal scan does not rule out every fertility-related condition.
Sources & further reading
Prepared by ProFertility · Updated 23 October 2026.
Educational information based on the linked sources. This explanation is not an individual diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. A term appearing here does not mean the test is necessary or included in a particular kit.
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