VAGINAL ULTRASOUND
a key part of the gynecological examination
non-invasive and painless (little discomfort from the pressure of the probe)
it is more thorough compared to transabdominal ultrasound as it provides more information about the female internal organs. However, in case of large fibroids or large ovarian cysts it may need to be supplemented by transabdominal ultrasound
before starting the transvaginal ultrasound, the patient must empty her bladder
she lies down on the gynaecological examination bed
the probe is covered with a special gel and latex pouch and then placed in the woman’s vagina
the patient can watch the test on a monitor and the test results are given immediately
the size, location and reserve of ovarian follicles
the size and composition of the cervix and the body of the uterus
the shape and thickness of the endometrium
the presence of masses, their contents and their blood supply
the presence of fibroids, ovarian cystic fibroids, polyps of the endometrium or cervix
the existence and position of the interstitial glomerulus
the size of follicles in a patient with infertility or being treated for ovulation
early pregnancy