Female representatives constantly monitor their health and undergo examinations, many women suffer from diseases such as cyst, fibroids, fibromyoma, endometriosis and so on. It is quite natural that in order to make all these diagnoses, doctors need to prescribe examinations and analyzes to the woman. Transvaginal ultrasound perfectly assesses the condition of female internal organs. It is thanks to this method of diagnosis in our time that we can accurately judge the size and shape of the uterus and ovaries. In addition, cystic masses and fibroids, if any, are clearly visible in such a study. With the help of this procedure and examination by a gynecologist, the woman will be given the correct diagnosis and treatment will be prescribed.
So, if you decide to go for a
vaginal ultrasound, you need to know that it is somewhat different from the usual
ultrasound examination procedure
. In addition, you will be asked to bring a condom with you for an ultrasound scan. To make everything clear to you, let's try to figure out what it is, a transvaginal ultrasound, and what you need to take with you for an appointment.
You will need:
- disposable diaper;
- condom for ultrasound;
- shoe covers or clean socks.
The procedure is as follows: a condom for ultrasound is put on a special vaginal sensor, which serves as a barrier against infections and germs. Having laid a diaper on the couch, the woman lies down, and the doctor inserts the sensor into her vagina and evaluates the condition of the pelvic organs. At the end of the examination, the doctor takes out the sensor, the woman gets up and dresses, gets the result in her hands.
The main difference between a condom for ultrasound from the usual one is that it is made specifically for the sensor. In addition, it implies a tight fit of latex to the walls of the device. The condom has a smooth surface, there is no lubricant for the reason that a special gel for ultrasound is used during the examination.
On average, the product has such dimensions: the length is not less than 190 mm, with a diameter of 28 mm. The condom for ultrasound is fully consistent with the size of the sensor, does not slip from it, does not form folds and is easy to put on. Due to this, it does not interfere with the examination of a woman.
To make an ultrasound in Moscow (or in any other city), a special condom will need to be bought at a pharmacy. After that, you can go to the procedure itself. Although in many clinics this is included in the cost of the study, it is therefore better to clarify the need for such a purchase in advance.
Contraindications for transvaginal examination:
- Allergic reactions to latex, from which condoms are made.
- Virginity.
Do not neglect the decision of the doctor to prescribe you a full examination of the body , including various tests and ultrasound, because only with all the results you can make a diagnosis. In addition, it is very important to frankly tell the specialist about all the troubling problems. After all, you are a woman who knows how important you are about the health of internal organs! Especially if you are in reproductive age. So monitor your health and get treated on time!