An ultrasound scan is performed to diagnose and identify pathological abnormalities in the organs and tissues of the human body. With the help of ultrasound, a signal is received and data is recorded on the device monitor.
With a visual examination of the patient by a specialist, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of a disease. The study helps to identify pathology at the initial stage of development, especially in women. It is necessary to do pelvic ultrasound to analyze the condition of the fetus in pregnant women. There are two diagnostic methods: abdominal and vaginal. An abdominal examination is carried out by a sensor that is found in the abdomen. Vaginal - by inserting the device into the vagina.
Pelvic ultrasound analyzes the condition of the fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, bladder, ovaries. The examination process is fast, completely painless and safe. It can be repeated repeatedly without causing any harm to the body. Gynecologist sends pregnant women to pelvic ultrasound. Preparation for diagnosis is simple. There are no contraindications.
Indications for the study
The pelvic ultrasound method is very popular in modern medicine. He is appointed to:
- diagnosing pregnancy in the early stages;
- identifying the reasons for the failure of the menstrual cycle;
- identify gynecological diseases of inflammatory genesis;
- determination of the early stages of uterine fibroids ;
- monitoring the follicular apparatus of the ovaries during the treatment of infertility in women;
- studies while taking hormonal and contraceptives, as well as in the presence of an intrauterine device;
- monitoring the development of the fetus at different stages of pregnancy;
- urological examination to determine the causes of urinary incontinence, impaired urination, urethral pathology.
Preparation for pelvic ultrasound
In preparation for this procedure, you must:
- carry a towel, a diaper;
- for the abdominal examination method, drink one and a half liters of liquid without gas one hour before the procedure. Examination is carried out with a full bladder;
- for the vaginal method, special preparation is not needed;
- Ultrasound for pregnant women requires a moderately filled bladder. Therefore, one hour before the diagnosis, you need to drink two glasses of liquid;
- before examining the organs of the genitourinary system, drink half a liter of liquid or do not empty the bladder for two hours;
- adherence to a special diet. Remove foods from the diet that cause gas to build up in the intestines (fruits, brown bread, milk, raw vegetables);
- empty the intestines;
- to appear on an empty stomach.
You need to know that proper preparation will help to achieve the most accurate examination results. There are times when you need to carry out an emergency diagnosis. In this case, the accuracy of the readings will decrease.
Transcript of pelvic ultrasound
After pelvic ultrasound, the data is decrypted by a specialist. The modern examination method reveals:
- abnormalities of the uterus;
- endometriosis;
- fibromyoma;
- pregnancy starting at three weeks;
- improper location of the intrauterine device, its prolapse from the uterine cavity;
- various types of ectopic pregnancy;
- malignant tumors.
Pelvic ultrasound for preventive purposes
In order to prevent diseases of the pelvic organs , a periodic ultrasound examination is indicated. It must be done at least once every one to two years. People after forty years are most susceptible to pathological changes in the body. Therefore, at this age, the examination is recommended at least once a year.