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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.The uterus and surrounding organs play an important role in carrying out a woman's reproductive function. If the uterus has abnormal problems or is infected, there are diseases of the uterus and ovaries, it will directly affect a woman's ability to become a mother. Therefore, screening for uterine diseases by means of uterine ultrasound will be the optimal choice for many women.
1. What is an adnexal uterine ultrasound?
Uterine adnexal ultrasound is a widely used imaging method to evaluate the morphology of the uterus and ovaries and recognize some gynecological diseases.Currently, there are 2 methods of ultrasound of the uterus and appendages:
Abdominal ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound. Thanks to the results of ultrasound, we can detect abnormalities in the uterus, thereby proposing treatment and timely treatment.
Siêu âm tử cung phần phụ được sử dụng nhiều để đánh giá chức năng sinh sản
2. The role of uterine adnexal ultrasound
Assess the morphology of the uterus and ovaries: whether there is a uterus or not, detect abnormalities and abnormalities in the uterus, evaluate the thickness or thinness of the uterine lining. Diagnosis of some diseases of the uterus such as fibroids, polyps, cancer. Evaluation of egg development, identification of polycystic ovaries. Diagnosis of pathologies of the ovaries and fallopian tubes such as ovarian cysts, tubal stasis, appendicitis... Monitor the development of the fetus. Detecting an ectopic pregnancy.3. Uterine adnexal ultrasound is indicated for whom?
Those who should actively go for an ultrasound of the uterus:People with gynecological infections, vaginitis, cervical ulcers need to perform ultrasound to diagnose and evaluate the degree of inflammation. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should go for an ultrasound of the uterus to check their obstetric and gynecological health. People with menstrual disorders, menorrhagia, and irregular periods should also be checked. Check for uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts. Locate the family planning IUD.
Người bị hiếm muộn chưa rõ nguyên nhân nên tiến hành siêu âm tử cung phần phụ
4. Uterine adnexal ultrasound procedure
Currently, there are 2 methods of ultrasound of uterus adnexa:4.1. Abdominal ultrasound This is an ultrasound method performed through the abdomen with a transducer that emits a frequency of 3.5-5 MHz. The doctor uses the transducer to move over the patient's abdomen to see the entire internal reproductive system. For the best results, the patient should hold urine (ideally, urine covers the entire fundus).
Advantages of the method:
Apply to women who have never had sex. Detects ovarian cysts and cysts. Evaluation of endometrial thickness. Diagnose early pregnancy, monitor the formation and development of the fetus. Detect the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Assess the function of the reproductive organs. 4.2. Vaginal transducer ultrasound In addition, the uterus is also examined more clearly through the vagina with the transducer emitting frequency of 7.5-10 MHz. The doctor will insert the ultrasound probe into the vaginal canal, thereby examining the genital organs such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, vagina and cervix through detailed images shown on the screen. Figure. For the best results, patients should follow their doctor's instructions on whether to empty or fill their bladder, which will vary depending on the case and the reason for the ultrasound.
Siêu âm đầu dò âm đạo cho kết quả rõ nét hơn siêu âm trên bụng
Diagnosis of polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroids. Monitor egg development. Applied in artificial insemination, test tube, embryo transfer... Evaluation of uterine thickness, reproductive function. Determine a suitable site for the insertion of the family planning IUD. Gives more accurate results than an abdominal ultrasound. Above are the notes on the ultrasound of the uterus. Depending on your needs and diagnostic requirements, you should consider which ultrasound method is most suitable. In order to help customers detect and treat gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, helping customers detect early infectious diseases and help treat easy, inexpensive. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the intimate area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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