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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ton Nu Tra My - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.Uterine appendages play an important role in the performance of female reproductive functions. If the adnexal uterus is infected or has structural abnormalities, it will affect a woman's motherhood. Uterine adnexal ultrasound is a way to help identify and diagnose these abnormalities early.
1. What is an adnexal uterine ultrasound?
Uterine adnexal ultrasound is an imaging method applied in gynecological examinations for women, to help evaluate reproductive function, determine the thickness of the uterine lining, and screen for a number of diseases. gynecological.Previously, HSG was the only means of surveying the uterus and ovaries on both sides. However, on HSG we cannot see the outer border of the uterus.
Now there is 3D ultrasound, which helps us to see that the normal uterus has a pear-shaped outer border, the endometrial cavity has a triangular shape formed by 2 horns and 1 cervix. In a normal uterus, the basal endometrial margin is convex or flat.
Normal uterine ultrasound is done in hospitals or obstetrics and gynecology clinics. The ultrasound process usually takes no more than 30 minutes per session.
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2. The role of uterine adnexal ultrasound
Uterine adnexal ultrasound helps evaluate and detect congenital uterine anomalies such as: Absence of uterus, surgical scars, abnormally thick or thin uterine lining, the appearance of tumors.. These are all one of the causes of infertility and infertility in women.In addition, uterine ultrasound can also recognize some diseases such as: polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroids, cervical ulcers, endometriosis, uterine fibroids ...
For In patients with signs of menstrual disorders with symptoms such as: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, menstrual irregularities, etc., the uterine ultrasound plays a supporting role in observing and monitoring the development of eggs, predict ovulation. This method is also applied to patients with signs of ectopic pregnancy.
3. Types of uterine adnexal ultrasound
Currently, there are two methods of ultrasound of the uterus and appendages: transabdominal ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound.Abdominal ultrasound is performed with a 3.5-5 MHz transducer placed on the skin of the patient's lower abdomen. The patient needs to have a full bladder for a clearer ultrasound image. Abdominal ultrasound will visualize the sagittal plane and the axial plane.
Transvaginal ultrasound uses a 7.5-10 MHz transducer inserted into the vagina to detect lesions of the uterus and appendages. In most cases, patients need to empty their bladder before the exam.
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4. Designated object
Uterine adnexal ultrasound is recommended to be performed at least every 6 months. In addition, there are some subjects who need to go for an early uterine ultrasound if they see the following signs:Women with signs of gynecological infection, vaginitis, cervical ulcer need to go for ultrasound to detect the extent of the disease. infection and appropriate treatment. Women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant should go for an ultrasound of the uterus to assess their health and reproductive function. Women with menstrual cycle problems, menorrhagia, irregular periods, and irregular periods also allude to uterine-related problems that need to be checked. Women who are suffering from unexplained infertility should also have an ultrasound of the uterus because many times the cause of infertility is due to problems in the uterus and ovaries. The results of an ultrasound of the uterus will help the doctor know your health status and offer an appropriate treatment plan.
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