The role of transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of gynecological pathology

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ta Quoc Ban - Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
One of the gynecological examination procedures is vaginal examination, the doctor will conduct transvaginal ultrasound to examine the entire genital organs for married or sexually active women. As for girls who have not had sex, the doctor will use an abdominal ultrasound to survey this information.

1. What is transvaginal ultrasound?

Transducer ultrasound is a pelvic ultrasound method prescribed by a specialist for married or sexually active women for the purpose of examining and diagnosing uterine diseases. , fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix.
The method of applying the technique of using high-frequency sound waves exposed through the vaginal opening to display in-depth images with high accuracy. The doctor will insert an ultrasound probe about 2 to 3 inches into the vaginal canal. Thereby, the health status of the internal organs will be determined, timely diagnosis of disease if any.

2. The role of transducer ultrasound in the diagnosis of gynecological pathology

Transducer ultrasound is used when the doctor wants to check for abnormalities in the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, and evaluate ovulation, egg development, uterine lining thickness, ...
Especially during pregnancy, this ultrasound plays an important role. Ultrasound to know pregnancy in the early stages, when the embryo is still very small, so it will not show images if the abdominal wall ultrasound.
Gynecological examination with ultrasound transducer helps to evaluate the genital organs, observe the development of eggs and ovulation, evaluate the thickness of the uterine lining, detect ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids supply, diagnose other gynecological diseases.
Depending on the patient's case and the specific diagnostic purpose, the doctor may appoint a gynecological examination by transvaginal ultrasound or transvaginal ultrasound.

3. When should transducer ultrasound

When a woman notices the following symptoms and signs in her body, she needs to go for an ultrasound:
Pelvic pain Checking for ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids Checking the location of the IUD, Checking the health of the area pelvis Cases of menstrual disorders Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospital, the package of basic gynecological examination and screening is being applied.
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