Transducer ultrasound affects 3-5 weeks pregnancy?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Uterine transducer ultrasound is a modern, highly accurate pelvic ultrasound technique for pregnant women, including those with very small pregnancies, only 3-5 weeks old.

1. What is transducer ultrasound?

\ Transducer ultrasound is a painless method, being widely applied today in diagnosing pregnancy and other problems.
When performing transducer ultrasound, the doctor will insert a specialized transducer that attaches ultrasound waves into the vagina and conducts observations of the female internal genital organs including the fallopian tubes, fallopian tubes, and vagina. vagina, cervix, uterus,... At the same time, transducer ultrasound also helps doctors observe the formation of eggs, ovulation period and the thickness - thinness of the lining in the uterine wall.
Thanks to that, transvaginal ultrasound is a good support for artificial insemination for those who are infertile, difficult to have children and who want the best results of the conception process.

In addition, transducer ultrasound also helps detect diseases related to the reproductive system such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, blocked fallopian tubes and fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage phenomenon ,..
*Note: This method is not recommended for use with children and women who have never had sex. In addition, the transducer ultrasound method is not indicated for people with genital malformations, menstruating periods, acute gynecological infections, severe vaginitis, etc. Instead, they can use other ultrasound methods such as abdominal ultrasound, transrectal ultrasound,...

2. Transducer ultrasound at 3 - 5 weeks pregnant

For pregnant women, transducer ultrasound plays an important role in the diagnosis of pregnancy and early detection of fetal health problems.
3 weeks old fetus is still in the initial stage of nesting, has not yet a certain shape. Although the embryo has formed, it still takes a long time for the embryo sac to enter the uterus and implant. At this time, the fetus is so small that the naked eye cannot see it, so the possibility that the father and mother can see the image of the fetus through ultrasound is very low. Therefore, performing a 3-week pregnancy transducer ultrasound will be too early and inaccurate.
By the time the fetus is 5-6 weeks old, despite its very small size, the embryo is complete, so the pregnant woman can see the baby through the ultrasound image. With the 5-week pregnancy transducer ultrasound method, the doctor can determine the fetal development level and detect abnormal signs of the baby to promptly handle, avoiding danger to both mother and baby.

3. Transducer ultrasound affects the fetus in the first 3 - 5 weeks?

Many pregnant women fear that putting a transducer in the ultrasound can affect the fetus. However, transducer ultrasound absolutely does not affect pregnant women and fetuses. This is a method of inserting the ultrasound probe inside the vagina and the doctor will only move around the vagina, not deep inside the cervix or transducer ultrasound, so it is very safe for the mother. and baby.
In particular, transducer ultrasound also has the following effects:
Accurately determine whether the mother is pregnant or not, single or multiple; Determine the exact position of the fetus (whether the fetus has entered the uterus) through the doctor's examination; Observing the development of the fetus in the early stages include: fetal heart rate, fetal detection status; Check the condition of the mother's uterus and fallopian tubes; Early detection of ectopic pregnancy, avoiding the risk of rupture of the gestational sac, causing blood loss, abdominal infection, directly affecting the life of the pregnant woman. Usually, the fetal heartbeat will appear from the 4th week of pregnancy onwards. However, in some cases, the baby is 7 weeks old before having a heartbeat. Therefore, if the transducer ultrasound is too early and the fetal heart rate has not yet been detected, the pregnant woman should not worry too much.

When performing transducer ultrasound, pregnant women should limit drinking water, urinate completely to empty the bladder to help obtain more accurate results. At the same time, although transducer ultrasound results are accurate, it is not necessary to perform this technique at every prenatal visit. When the fetus is more developed, pregnant women are advised to only perform abdominal wall ultrasound techniques.
At the same time, pregnant women should choose a reputable antenatal clinic with an experienced doctor to perform safe transducer ultrasound techniques to ensure the most accurate diagnosis results.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of highly qualified doctors Regular check-ups, early detection of abnormalities The package maternity package makes it convenient for pregnant women. birthing process Newborns receive comprehensive Master's care. Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen is highly trained in obstetric ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery and hysteroscopy at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has more than 13 years of experience working at Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Currently, the doctor is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

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