What does it show
The doctor identifies and measures myomatous nodes with their location (subserous, intramural, submucosal - tactics depend on this), signs of adenomyosis, polyps and endometrial hyperplasia by thickness and structure of the M-echo, ovarian cysts with an assessment of their nature (functional, endometrioid, dermoid), volumetric formations, fluid in the retrouterine space. Abdominal access provides an overview; for detailing the endometrium, small cysts and in obese patients, transvaginal ultrasound is preferable.
Indications
- pain in the lower abdomen, cycle disorders, heavy menstruation;
- fibroids, cysts and ovarian formations, endometriosis, polyps - detection and control;
- infertility - folliculometry, ovulation, endometrium;
- pregnancy - confirmation, timing, heartbeat, Doppler;
- preventive examination once a year.
Why ultrasound
Ultrasound is a safe imaging method without radiation: suitable for children, pregnant women and for repeated monitoring. The doctor sees organs in real time, assesses their structure, size and blood flow (in Doppler mode), and a conclusion with measurements is issued immediately after the study. The information content depends on the training and experience of the specialist; In the clinics below, ultrasound examinations are performed by ultrasound diagnostic doctors using expert-class devices.
