Ginecological ultrasound

Gynecological ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic method that displays structures and organs in a small pelvis. In this way, the position, size, and structure of the uterus (and cervix), ovaries and tuberculosis can be defined. The review is completely painless and lasts about 30 minutes.

INDICATIONS / WHY IT IS DONE?

• Within regular gynecological control.

• In order to detect the cause of pain in the small pelvis, abnormal vaginal bleeding.

• As part of the examination of the size and appearance of the uterus and wall of the uterus, inflammatory diseases of the organs of the small pelvis, appearance, structure and size of the ovaries.

• As part of the study of sterility, determination of pregnancy and fetal position in the uterus, determining the position of the spiral.

HOW IT IS PERFORMED?

Gynecological ultrasound is performed through two approaches: transabdominal (“over the stomach”) and transvaginal (“through the vagina”). If an ultrasound examination is required by both approaches, an overview of the transabdominal approach is first performed.

• Transabdominal approach: You will lie on the bed for examination, after which the doctor will place a special gel on the surface of the ultrasound probe. The probe is a small plastic device that sends and receives ultrasonic waves and is placed on the lower part of the abdomen of the patient. Gel has the role of improving the conductivity of ultrasonic waves and eliminating air between the skin and the probe.

• Transvaginal approach: the difference in relation to the transabdominal approach is that the transvaginal probe is introduced into the vagina. The top of the transvaginal probe is covered with gel, and a special rubber cover or condom is loaded onto the probe. The proximity of the examined area as well as the higher frequency of ultrasonic waves enables the creation of a higher quality ultrasound image and a clearer picture of structures and organs in the small pelvis.

POTENTIAL RISKS

This review carries no risk and is completely painless (transvaginal approach can cause discomfort).

PREPARATION

• For transabdominal ultrasound:

– Do not eat 4 to 5 hours before the examination.

– Drink 3-4 glasses of water (within half an hour) or sugar-free tea for an hour and a half before examining and then do not wet.

– A few days before the ultrasound examination, do not eat the food that overcomes: beans, cabbage, kale, cucumber, lettuce.

– Take with you all the previous medical records.

• For transvaginal ultrasound:

– Do not drink liquids for four hours before checking. It is not necessary for the bladder to be full to perform an overview of the examination.

AFTER GYNECOLOGICAL ULTRASOUND

You can return to your usual daily activities.