AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis, 2024 Revision

Abstract

T he American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of clinical practice parameters, and accreditation of practices performing ultrasound examinations.The AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis was developed and revised by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) in collaboration with other organizations whose members use ultrasound for performing these examinations (see "Acknowledgments"). Recommendations for personnel requirements, the request for the examination, documentation, quality assurance, and safety may vary among the organizations and may be addressed by each separately.This Practice Parameter is intended to provide the medical ultrasound community with recommendations for the performance and recording of high-quality ultrasound examinations. The parameter reflects what the AIUM considers the appropriate criteria for this type of ultrasound examination but is not intended to establish a legal standard of care. Examinations performed in this specialty area are expected to follow the Parameter with the recognition that deviations may occur depending on the clinical situation. IndicationsIndications for pelvic sonography include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Evaluation of pelvic pain 2. Evaluation of pelvic masses 3. Evaluation of dyspareunia 4. Evaluation of pregnancy of unknown location or ectopic pregnancy 5. Evaluation of endocrine abnormalities, including polycystic ovaries 6. Evaluation of dysmenorrhea 7. Evaluation of amenorrhea 8. Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)