Combination of abdominal ultrasound and transducer ultrasound in the diagnosis of gynecological diseases

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ta Quoc Ban - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
Gynecological ultrasound is a common form of gynecological examination, helping doctors assess the physiological and reproductive health status of women. Through ultrasound images, the doctor detected abnormal signs in the uterus, ovaries and pelvic parts.

1. Types of gynecological ultrasound

In gynecology, it is always necessary to have a combination of transvaginal ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound to help accurately diagnose, check and evaluate the development of the genital organs such as uterus, ovaries, vagina.
Through ultrasound images, the doctor will know what disease the patient is suffering from, to what extent and how to treat the disease. Specifically, ultrasound will provide the most realistic images of the disease condition. Therefore, ultrasound is a very necessary and indispensable check in the gynecological examination.
1.1 Abdominal ultrasound This is an ultrasound method usually applied to people who have not had sex and who have large pregnancies or need to combine with transvaginal ultrasound in some necessary cases. Abdominal ultrasound is a specialized instrument used to examine the viscera in the pelvis and abdomen.
Through that specialized device, the doctor will observe and evaluate the thickness of the uterine lining, egg development and ovulation, thereby helping to detect pelvic and pelvic pathologies. abdomen in a timely manner.
1.2 Transvaginal Ultrasound This is usually used by people who have had sex and given birth. The method uses an instrument with a small round tip to contact the vaginal wall, from which images can be observed from the inside.
Thanks to the vaginal probe will know the images of the uterus, vagina, ovaries like, have any abnormal signs or not. In particular, transducer ultrasound will help check the possibility of early pregnancy, helping women know if they are pregnant or not, especially if they have an ectopic pregnancy or not.

2. When should you go for a gynecological ultrasound?

In fact, any woman can have gynecological problems whether she has never or has had sex. Therefore, when women enter the reproductive age, they should go for regular gynecological examination and do ultrasound when there are abnormal signs below:
Unexplained vaginal bleeding. Occurrence of dull or sudden pain in the lower abdomen for a long time and gradually increasing in intensity. Pain during sex. Menstrual disorders, irregular menstrual cycles, delayed menstruation... The number of menstrual days changes abnormally, the amount of menstrual blood may be less or more. The discharge is profuse, has an unpleasant odor and is abnormal in color. Suspected pregnancy... Monitoring ovarian follicles, uterine lining in Reproductive Support Periodic check

3. What diseases can gynecological ultrasound detect?

Gynecological ultrasound is one of the ways to help detect diseases in women. Specifically:
Fluid stasis, pus pus in the fallopian tubes: For women with vaginitis, it is easy to cause inflammation and blockage leading to fluid stasis, pus pus in the fallopian tubes, affecting the operation of the ovaries. Through the ultrasound image, the doctor will diagnose the image and make a treatment plan. Ovarian Cysts: Cysts that appear in the ovaries are a common problem in women. They grow silently and do not cause any obvious symptoms, so women should maintain the routine of regular gynecological ultrasounds. Uterine fibroids: This disease can affect anyone, but the highest incidence is between the ages of 30 and 50. Uterine cancer: Cancer cells can grow inside the uterus without the patient knowing it. Cancer is only detected through regular gynecological examination and ultrasound or when the patient has abnormal signs that need to be checked Uterine abnormalities: uterine malformation, uterine polyps, uterine adhesions ... In Assisted Reproduction, transvaginal ultrasound is routinely used to monitor follicular development and uterine lining.

Currently, at the Vinmec International General Hospital system, the basic gynecological examination and screening package is being applied.
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