Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and cold drafts. Could you please tell me the difference between ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal ultrasound, also known as transvaginal ultrasound, involves placing the ultrasound probe inside the vagina for examination. It can assess the ovaries, uterus, and adnexa. The advantage is that it does not require the patient to drink a lot of water, as is necessary for abdominal ultrasound, to completely fill the bladder before the examination. Vaginal ultrasound is a type of ultrasound and is clearer and more accurate than abdominal ultrasound, with no impact on the body.Vaginal ultrasound, also known as transvaginal ultrasound or endoscopic ultrasound, involves inserting a long probe into the vagina or rectum to observe pelvic organs. Compared to abdominal ultrasound, the images are clearer and more realistic, and the examined person does not need to "hold in urine." Married individuals are examined through the vagina, while unmarried individuals are examined through the rectum.