Conduction of ultrasound of the small pelvis. Modern diagnostics of diseases

Ultrasound is used to diagnose and detect pathological abnormalities in the organs and tissues of the human body. Using ultrasound, a signal is received and the data is recorded on the monitor of the device.

When a patient is visually examined by a specialist, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of a disease. The study helps to identify pathology at the initial stage of development, especially in women. It is necessary to do ultrasound of the small pelvis for the analysis of the fetus in pregnant women. There are two methods of diagnosis: abdominal and vaginal. Abdominal examination is carried out by a sensor, which is found on the stomach. Vaginal - insertion of the device into the vagina.

The ultrasound of the small pelvis analyzes the state of the fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, bladder, ovaries. The examination process is quick, completely painless and safe. It can be repeated many times, without causing any harm to the body. Pregnant women gynecologist sends to the ultrasound of the small pelvis. Preparation for diagnosis is simple. There are no contraindications to use.

Indications for research

The method of ultrasound of the small pelvis is very popular in modern medicine. It is appointed with the purpose:

• Diagnosis of pregnancy in the early stages;
• Identify the causes of malfunction of the menstrual cycle;
• Detection of gynecological diseases of inflammatory genesis;
• The definition of early stages of uterine fibroids ;
• Monitoring of the ovarian follicular apparatus during infertility treatment in women;
• Research during the intake of hormonal and contraceptives, as well as in the presence of an intrauterine device;
• Monitoring the development of the fetus at different times of pregnancy;
• Urological examination to determine the causes of urinary incontinence, urinary disorders, urethral pathology.

Preparation for ultrasound of the small pelvis

In preparation for this procedure, you must:

• Carry a towel, a diaper;
• For the abdominal examination method, drink one and a half liters of liquid without gas an hour before the procedure. The examination is performed with a complete bladder;
• For the vaginal method, special training is not needed;
• Carrying an ultrasound to pregnant women requires a moderately-filled bladder. Therefore, one hour before the diagnosis, you need to drink two glasses of liquid;
• Before examining the organs of the genitourinary system, drink half a liter of liquid or two hours without emptying the bladder;
• Adherence to a special diet. Remove from the diet products that cause the accumulation of gases in the intestines (fruits, black bread, milk, raw vegetables);
• Bowel to empty;
• To appear on an empty stomach.

It is necessary to know that the correct preparation will help to achieve the most accurate results of the survey. There are cases when it is required to carry out diagnostics in an emergency. At the same time, the accuracy of the readings will be reduced.

Decoding of ultrasound of small pelvis

After the ultrasound of the small pelvis, the data is deciphered by a specialist. A modern survey method reveals:

• Abnormalities of the uterus;
• Endometriosis;
• Fibromyoma;
• Pregnancy, starting from three weeks;
• Incorrect location of the intrauterine device, its loss from the uterine cavity;
• Various types of ectopic pregnancy;
• Malignant formations.

Ultrasound of the pelvis for preventive purposes

With a view to preventing diseases of the pelvic organs , periodic ultrasound examination is indicated. It must be done at least once in one or two years. People after the age of forty are most susceptible to pathological changes in the body. Therefore, at this age to conduct a survey is recommended at least once a year.