What Does a Vaginal Ultrasound Examine?

The vagina is a very important reproductive organ for women, and it is also prone to pathological changes. Some vaginal diseases occur internally, and it is not possible to observe the condition well from outside alone. In this case, vaginal ultrasound examination is needed. Many women are exposed to vaginal ultrasound for the first time and do not have a good understanding of the specific examination items. So, what is vaginal ultrasound examination for? Let's take a look below.

1. What is vaginal ultrasound examination for?

a. Patients with benign and malignant tumors of the uterus;

b. The sonographic manifestations of the endometrium during normal menstrual cycles and mature and immature follicles within the normal ovary (so-called "ovulation measurement");

c. Vaginal B-ultrasound can be used for patients with non-neoplastic ovarian cysts and ovarian tumors;

d. It is not suitable for unmarried women, vaginal bleeding, mid-to-late pregnancy and bleeding during pregnancy, and excessively large pelvic masses.

2. Precautions for vaginal ultrasound examination

First, doctors usually ask patients if they have had sexual intercourse when performing vaginal ultrasound, because this is an examination that requires inserting a probe into the vagina, so it is generally not suitable for women who have not had sexual intercourse. Secondly, this method is also not suitable for those with vaginal bleeding, such as menstruation, irregular vaginal bleeding, and also not suitable for those with infectious diseases (such as vaginitis, sexually transmitted diseases), as well as other cervical diseases, vaginal diseases, and some external genital diseases, to prevent infection, cross-infection, and bleeding and other adverse consequences. If you have these problems, you should remind the doctor in time to avoid vaginal ultrasound. In addition, it is necessary to take off the lower body clothes during the examination, so patients can wear clothes and shoes that are easy to change, which can also save time. Because vaginal ultrasound examination has the advantages of being non-toxic, harmless, and without side effects, and has a high accuracy rate, it has become an indispensable means of examination and diagnosis of diseases in gynecology. Understanding the special preparations required for vaginal ultrasound examination and mastering the precautions for gynecological ultrasound examination can facilitate the correct diagnosis of diseases.

3. Who is not suitable for vaginal ultrasound examination?

Vaginal ultrasound examination is not suitable for those with vaginal bleeding, such as menstruation and irregular vaginal bleeding. It is also not suitable for those with infectious diseases, such as vaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases. Caution should also be exercised in the selection of other cervical, vaginal, and external genital diseases to prevent infection and bleeding.