Doppler of the pelvic cavity blood vessels

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Color Doppler is a modern ultrasound diagnostic that accurately measures blood flow in the blood vessels of the uterus and ovaries. During this ultrasound examination, both the resistance index (RI) and the pulsatile index (PI) are measured. The examination is performed by transvaginal approach (placement of the probe into the vagina) and takes about 20 minutes.

INDICATIONS / WHY IS IT WORKING?

For the purpose of further examination when the classical ultrasound method detects various changes in the muscular layer of the uterus (myoma, adenomas, sarcomas, etc.), changes in the mucus membrane of the uterus (thickened endometrium, polyps, etc.), cysts or tumors of the ovary. By using the color Doppler method, a difference can be observed between benign and malignant tumors.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• The transvaginal ultrasound approach involves the introduction of a probe into the vagina (previously the tip of the probe is covered with an ultrasonic gel and a special rubber sleeve or condom is attached to the probe). A probe is a small plastic device that sends and receives ultrasonic waves. With this approach, the uterus and ovaries are close to the probe, and the color Doppler effect reveals the specific Doppler record of each blood vessel and the specific values ​​of the Resistance Index (RI) and the Pulsatile Index (PI).
• Malignant tumors (malignant tumors) are significantly more bloodstreamed than benign tumors and have a low resistance index (RI) and a large pulsatile index (PI). Benign tumors (benign tumors) have a normal blood vessel structure and therefore a higher resistance index.
Based on these characteristics, we distinguish benign from malignant tumors by the color Doppler method.

POTENTIAL RISKS

Pelvic cavity ultrasound is a completely harmless, effective and painless method and carries no risk.

PREPARATION

• Do not use vaginal therapy (vaginals and vaginal creams) for several days before the examination.
• You need to urinate immediately before the examination to perform the test properly (the bladder needs to be empty).
• Bring with you all your previous medical records.

AFTER THE EXAMINATION

You can get back to your normal daily activities.