Ultrasound of the uterus: types and indications for conduction

Ultrasound of the uterus refers to the gynecological examination of the female reproductive system, which helps to identify pathologies and diseases at any age. Ultrasound is by far the most effective method of diagnosis, even at an early stage of the disease.

Types of ultrasound

Gynecological ultrasound can be divided into two types:

• Transvaginal examination. This ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries is carried out by a special sensor, which is administered to the patient in the vagina. This method The examination allows revealing inflammatory processes, the formation of adhesions and cysts, endometriosis, myoma and cancer tumors. Ultrasound can be done only for women who have had sexual intercourse and are not pregnant. Special preparation of transvaginal ultrasound does not require. It is advisable before the examination not to eat foods that cause gas formation, and also to empty the bladder immediately before the procedure.

• Transabdominal examination. This ultrasound of the uterus is carried out by a sensor of a special ultrasound device by examining the anterior abdominal wall. This ultrasound is less Effectively than the previous one because of the obstruction in the form of a layer of skin and located in the peritoneum of the organs. In addition, before the examination, it is required to fill the bladder, and when performing ultrasound, one must endure strong urination to urinate. But this kind of ultrasound is allowed for examination of all women, young children and pregnant women. Ultrasound of the uterus allows you to identify a variety of pathologies and diseases: inflammation, endometriosis, cyst and so on.

Indications for ultrasound

Ultrasound of the uterus a woman should do for the purpose of preventive examination every six months. This will allow her to monitor the condition of the genital organs and identify the disease at an early stage. Particular attention must be paid to your health during pregnancy planning, after childbirth and after reaching the menopause period. Parents should visit the ultrasound study with a girl at the age of puberty.

In addition, ultrasound of the uterus and appendages should be done in the following situations:

• With painful menstruation;

• With long menstruation (more than 7 days);

• If the cycle is disturbed, delayed or a short interval between menstruations;

• With drawing pains in the lower abdomen;

• With bloody discharge between menstruations;

• With severe cramping pains in the side and in the lower abdomen;

• During pregnancy;

• After abortions, miscarriages and childbirth;

• With infertility.

A pregnant woman should undergo ultrasound three times: at 12 weeks (to determine pronounced pathologies in a child, Down's syndrome, to rule out ectopic fertilization); In 23 weeks (for examination of child development, exclusion of serious pathologies); At 30 weeks (to determine the position of the child and the examination of the placenta). If a pregnant woman does not have serious deviations in health, and bearing without threats, then three surveys for all time will be enough. In other cases, ultrasound is performed additionally as prescribed by the doctor.

It is important for women to remember that ultrasound of the uterus can detect serious diseases at an early stage and prevent complications in the form of infertility or oncology.