Gynecologic (Pelvic) Ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool to be associated with the gynecologic examination. It is an ultrasound examination to evaluate the uterus and ovaries in nonpregnant women. It allows visualizing the pelvic organs (uterus, tubes, ovaries, bladder) and detecting the possible presence of uterine pathologies (such as morphologic malformations, endometrial thickening, endometrial polyps, uterine myomas-fibromas, uterine leiomyomas-position of an iud) or ovarian cysts and tubal abnormalities (sactosalpingi) and other pathologies such as effusions in the pelvic cavity, endometriotic lesions.
The purpose of gynecologic ultrasonography is, therefore, to study the morphology of all organs in the lower abdominal area (bladder, uterus, and ovaries). In particular, the main function of gynecologic ultrasonography is to detect abnormal masses of the female genital system. Such finding makes possible a timely diagnosis that can follow up with effective therapy in counteracting any pathology observed during the examination.
It takes advantage of the properties of ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) to collect images of the internal organs and structures in the lower abdominal area (uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries, and bladder).
In women, in particular, the examination provides insight into the causes of the following manifestations or conditions:
Free of contraindications, it can be performed by two techniques:
It is the physician who prescribes or performs the examination who suggests the most appropriate approach for each patient.
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