Vaginal ultrasound

Today, one of the most common diagnostic procedures is ultrasound. It is so widely spread due to its informativeness, low cost, painlessness and safety.

In gynecology, recently used vaginal ultrasound, which does not require special training and is more informative, compared with transabdominal. Now this kind of research is conducted only for virgins and women suffering from vaginismus. It requires a good fullness of the bladder, otherwise the doctor will not see anything.

The ultrasound of the vaginal sensor helps to examine the ovaries, the uterus, its neck. Since there is only a thin wall of the vagina between it and the organs. In addition, the transabdominal ultrasound for women with obesity in general is almost impossible.

Vaginal ultrasound is absolutely safe and painless. A disposable condom is necessarily put on the sensor, so the probability of infection is not greater than with a normal sexual intercourse. During the examination, the doctor will move the sensor in the vagina - this is a bit unpleasant, but painless.

If a vaginal ultrasound is prescribed, it is necessary to take a sheet or a diaper, as it will have to be undressed for it, as at a gynecologist's appointment . Usually it is carried out on the couch in the supine position. Sometimes the research is performed directly on the gynecological chair in the doctor's office if it has the necessary training and equipment.

Sometimes transabdominal, and then vaginal ultrasound is done first. Then it is necessary to come with a complete bladder, the physician will first examine the organs through the abdominal wall. Then it will be necessary to empty it, go back to the office and undress beneath the belt.

After that, the doctor will put a condom on the sensor, lubricate the gel and insert into the vagina. Painful sensations should not be either during or after the study. Their presence suggests that there are some problems and this should be discussed with the doctor.

Vaginal ultrasound should be performed strictly at the time prescribed by the treating gynecologist. If this is a preventive examination, then on the 6th day of the cycle. During menstruation, the study can not be conducted.

In order to diagnose an early pregnancy and exclude the presence of a fetal egg outside the uterus, vaginal ultrasound is performed at week 5. Timely diagnosis of this pathological condition allows timely laparoscopy and save the woman pipes.

Doing vaginal ultrasound after the 20th week of pregnancy is undesirable. It is carried out only with special indications, when the intended use exceeds the risk.

The study lasts about 10 minutes, at which time the patient needs to lie still, do not move or distract the doctor. Perhaps he will ask questions.

The specialist may be interested when the last monthly, regularity of the cycle, complaints, soreness and profuse of menstruation, the presence of smearing excretions after and before, and also in the middle of the cycle began. He may ask about the treatment, well-being.

After ultrasound the doctor will issue a protocol, tell about what he saw and answer the questions. It is better to conduct this study specifically for gynecologists, and not for doctors who watch all organs.

Usually such doctors work in maternity homes, women's clinics, specialized centers. They perform only ultrasound of the thorax (breast) and pelvic organs.

Indications for their conduct are complaints of soreness, irregular cycle, profuse menstruation, their absence, bleeding, infertility, miscarriage, discharge, control of treatment. Even if nothing bothers, ultrasound should be done once a year.

Thus, vaginal ultrasound is the most common diagnostic procedure in gynecology. It is safe, informative, painless, does not require any preparation. It is mandatory for complaints and annually as a preventive measure for various gynecological diseases.