Preparation for ultrasound of the pelvic organs
No preparation is required for ultrasound examination of female organs through the vagina. For gynecological ultrasound through the abdominal wall, a filled bladder is required. Therefore, to prepare for the transabdominal Ultrasound of the pelvic organs, drink a liter of water an hour before the examination.
What does ultrasound of women pelvic organs show?
Gynecological ultrasound allows assessing the condition of the uterus, cervix, appendages (tubes and ovaries), as well as parotid tissue, blood vessels, lymph nodes and adjacent organs (for example, intestines). The study allows to identify various pathologies of the reproductive system:
- fibroids
- endometriosis
- ovarian cyst
- polyps
- endometrial hyperplasia
- malignant neoplasms of the cervix, uterine body and appendages
- polycystic ovary syndrome
Ultrasound examination of female organs is often used in the treatment of infertility and pregnancy planning to monitor the function of the ovaries.