Accuracy of ultrasound

Ultrasound is considered to be a reliable and accurate diagnostic tool. However, it is important to remember that they require interpretation and discrepancies do occur.

The accuracy of a pregnancy ultrasound will very much depend on the qualifications, skill and experience of the ultrasonographer performing the examination, as well as their skill at interpreting the images.

Are there any risks associated with ultrasound?

None. To this date, no clinically significant adverse effects have been reported.