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Ultrasound is important at any stage of a woman’s life, but it is much more for those who want to get pregnant. To check if everything is ok in the reproductive organism, there are several indispensable allies of medicine, including transvaginal ultrasound. And do you know why this test helps so much for those who want to have a baby in the short / medium term? What is transvaginal ultrasound and how is it done?
Ultrasound is a risk-free examination for women. It is made from a device that emits fast and harmless waves . The waves surpass tissues that are surrounded by water and, when these waves encounter an obstacle, the device returns the waves in the form of images. So it is effective and painless. Of course, as the name implies, the examination is done through the vagina (trans = inside + vaginal = vagina) using a long, round device with the wave emitter at the tip.
To avoid contagion of diseases and bacteria, the doctor protects the equipment with a new condom for each patient. To make it easier, a water-based gel is applied to help guide the waves and also to introduce the device into the vagina. For the exam to be performed, the woman must lie down with her legs arched and spread. The exam is quick and painless. The big difference between the ultrasound done through the belly and the trans is related to the effectiveness with which you can see the organs. It is important to note that virgin women do not do this type of exam.
As we have already mentioned, ultrasound can be performed at all stages of a woman’s life, especially for those who are trying to conceive, as they make it possible to monitor the organism. In order to have a more detailed follow-up, it is possible to use ovulation tests that will indicate if ovulation is approaching, if it is happening or if it has already ended. With this, you can plan your relationships and thus increase the chances of pregnancy. You can buy your Famivita ovulation test here in our online store.
Why Transvaginal Ultrasound?
Transvaginal ultrasound is essential to check the health of the female reproductive organs. This is because it is possible to have an exact idea of the situation, visualizing the uterus, ovaries, cervix and, almost always, the tubes too. Among the problems that ultrasound can detect are:
Uterus morphology: With transvaginal ultrasound, it is possible to check if the uterus has any problem in its formation. Problems such as septate uterus, bicornuate uterus, didelphus, among other conditions. Even problems with uterine height and thickness, ideal size (you can even detect a possible child uterus at reproductive age) and problems with the cervix . Short cervix is a condition that can be disruptive if a woman becomes pregnant. It is also possible to check the position of the uterus, whether there is a retroverted or inverted uterus.
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Ovaries: If there is a problem in the ovaries, such as malformation or even micro-cystic, it is possible to check by transvaginal ultrasound. It is also possible to detect whether or not there has been ovulation in a given cycle, as well as whether ovulation-inducing drugs will work in this woman’s body, if applicable. In fact, transvaginal ultrasound is very efficient if done in a sequence ( serial ultrasound ). Thus, it is possible to detect exactly when the woman will be able to ovulate through the size of the follicles: above 19mm up to a limit of 33mm, ovulation is possible, and after this follicle size (33mm), the egg becomes unviable. It is worth remembering that, for a quick and accurate detection of ovulation, ovulation tests they are also essential and fulfill this role well.
Endometrium: It is also possible to check the size of the endometrium on transvaginal ultrasound. If too thin, it is possible that you have just started menstruating or there has been no hormonal stimulation. If thick, secretory and tri-laminar, pregnancy can occur. If you are just thick with a massive aspect, you will possibly menstruate soon.
In transvaginal ultrasound, it is also possible to check for problems such as uterine varices, synechia, presence of fluids that may be an indication of infection, endometrial polyps, fibroids, thickness of the cervix and other aspects.
For those who want to get pregnant, other tests are also important. Pap smears, hormonal tests and even evaluation of possible discharge that may exist during the cycle. If there is itching and burning, the ideal is that the doctor thoroughly investigate what is happening. The transvaginal ultrasound exam should be done periodically even if the woman does not wish to become pregnant. In such cases, it aims to keep the health of the reproductive system intact.
See also: What is a dominant ovarian follicle?
My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
