Patient's question:
What does a gynecological ultrasound check for?Doctor's answer:
Gynecological ultrasound primarily checks for conditions such as uterine tumors, endometriosis, uterine malformations, ovarian masses, pelvic inflammatory masses or abscesses, etc. It includes conventional ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound.Conventional ultrasound involves placing the ultrasound probe on the lower abdomen to observe the pelvic area, with a focus on examining the uterus, adnexa, and pelvic conditions. Before the examination, it is necessary to hold urine until the maximum capacity is reached.
Transvaginal ultrasound adds an additional probe to the ultrasound machine, which is covered with a (membrane) and inserted into the vagina by a doctor or the patient for examination, with a focus on checking the cervix and endometrium. This method does not require holding urine and provides more accurate results. However, it is not suitable for individuals with vaginal bleeding, vaginal infections, or sexually transmitted diseases. Those with cervical, vaginal, or external genital diseases should also use caution when choosing this method.