Patient's question:
How are the two ultrasound results different? Is the abdominal ultrasound not very clear? Is it necessary for me to have another check-up?Doctor's answer:
The doctor originally wanted to give you a transvaginal ultrasound, but since you don't have a sex life, they chose a rectal ultrasound instead. That long probe is called an endoscopic ultrasound probe, specifically designed for transvaginal and rectal ultrasounds. The round and blunt abdominal probe can be used for the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, uterus, adnexa, fetus, and prostate. In general, the abdominal probe is sufficient for gynecological ultrasounds, and the endoscopic probe is rarely used unless there is a lesion that is not clearly visible. If a gynecological issue is found and the abdominal probe cannot clearly visualize it, and you don't want to do a transvaginal or rectal ultrasound, then MRI is the best choice. If it's just an ovarian cyst, the abdominal probe is enough, and there is absolutely no need for a rectal ultrasound.