Why would my Doctor order a Beta HCG test?

Sometimes, pelvic pain can be associated with an ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg has implanted itself outside the uterus) the Beta HCG test can be used to check for this or to diagnose trophoblastic disease (a group of rare tumors). Anteverted uterus just means that your uterus tips forward slightly toward the bladder, this is very common. Endometrium are the type cell that line the uterus. Endometrial stripe refers to the thickness of this lining. (I am somewhat interested in this particular area, because I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis. I am not a doctor though, you should talk to her, or him and ask to have your results explained to you.) There is some discussion that an endometrial stripe over 5 mm may be cause for investigation, but some doctors think that figure should go as high as eight. Bilateral ovarian follicles, just means you have working ovaries on both sides (that’s a good thing!). Pelvic sonography is an imaging technique so the doctor can see what’s going on in there, pregnant women get this done to check on the baby, and they can even get pictures of the baby while it is still inside them. It is done in two ways, one, on the outside of the body. The technician rubs so clear jelly like substance on the abdomen and then uses a device (that is somewhat similar to a computer mouse) to roll over the skin. The other way is not as pleasant and involves the insertion of a wand-like instrument into the ******. Both will “take pictures” of what is going on inside. For the external type of sonography, it is good to have a full bladder, and for the internal it is not. It looks like you doctor will recommend a sonogram, because he/she has some concern that you may have either an ectopic pregnancy, or possible endometriosis. I hope this helps! Good luck!