During the ultrasound, the doctor may identify free fluid in the pelvis. Finding watery formations in the pelvis is not always considered the norm, so the doctor conducts an examination before prescribing treatment.
Free fluid in the pelvis can accumulate for various reasons.
What is considered the norm? Finding fluid in the adjoining space after complete ovulation. The fact is that during ovulation, the dominant follicle ruptures, and the fluid released from it enters the abdominal cavity. After some time, the liquid should dissolve.
What is not the norm? The resulting free fluid in the pelvis with endometriosis. The fact is that endometrial cells can grow in any area of the pelvis, and during menstruation, spotting appears on these sites. Inflammation of the pelvic organs can be fluid.
During ultrasound, fluid formation in the pelvis can be detected with endometriotic formations (cysts), ovarian rupture, salpingitis (with rupture of the ovary or cysts, bleeding occurs in the pelvis).
Another cause of fluid buildup in the pelvis is ascites. Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. This disease is often the result of heart or kidney failure, peritonitis, malignant tumors, as well as liver diseases.
Free fluid in the pelvis is one of the signs of an ectopic pregnancy. This fluid indicates a rupture of the fallopian tube. In this case, blood will ooze from the burst pipe.
During ultrasound, stagnation in the pelvis can be detected. This phenomenon may be due to adhesions. Adhesions that occur during various injuries, namely operations, abortions, as well as various inflammatory processes of the pelvis, can complicate the circulation of organs, thereby causing congestion.
One of the signs of congestion is pain during or after intercourse - dyspareunia.
Blood stasis in the pelvis occurs due to impaired renal function, as well as in the presence of inflammatory processes.
Chronic inflammatory diseases, disorders in the activity of the hormonal system and other adverse conditions can lead to the formation of nodes in the uterine tissues, called uterine fibroids in medicine. Often this disease is accompanied by congestion.
Signs of fibroids are: a feeling of cold in the lower abdomen, heavy bleeding, low hemoglobin. During menstruation, severe pain, profuse discharge with clots and mucus, as well as an unpleasant odor are noted. In rare cases, urinary function may be impaired.
Whichever of the above signs are found, do not panic. You should immediately contact a qualified doctor who will schedule an examination in a timely manner.
After detecting pathologies, the doctor will prescribe a treatment that will increase the chance of a complete cure.