What is a pelvic ultrasound?

Article by Doctor Vu Thi Hanh: Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create images of the organs located in the pelvis. Usually your doctor may order this test to diagnose a condition or check for a pregnancy in the womb.

In women, a pelvic ultrasound is used to see:
The cervix. Oviduct. Ovary. Uterus. Vagina. Bladder. In men, it is used to see:
Bladder. Prostate . Seminal vesicles (glands that carry fluid into semen).

In women, doctors may use pelvic ultrasound to:
Find problems with the structure of the uterus or ovaries. Look for cancer in the ovaries, uterus, or bladder. Find an intrauterine device (IUD). Look for growths such as tumors (non-cancerous), fibroids, or cysts. Find out the cause of unusual bleeding or pain. Evaluate or treat fertility problems. Monitor your baby's growth during pregnancy. Check for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID - infection of the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes). Diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy (a fertilized egg that develops outside the uterus). In men, a pelvic ultrasound may be used to:
Check for problems with the bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Look for bladder tumors or stones.

When a patient has a transabdominal ultrasound examination, their bladder needs to be distended. Patients should drink plenty of fluids (approximately 946ml - or 4 glasses (237ml/each)) at least ~1 hour before the procedure.After bladder distension, they will strain your pelvic organs. show more clearly on the picture And you can go to the toilet after the test is over
The patient should be changed into loose and comfortable clothes during the procedure.

Pelvic ultrasound to look for abnormalities in the genital and urinary organs such as dull pain in the lower region, difficulty urinating, painful urination, etc. In women, ultrasound can help identify conditions such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, etc. For men, pelvic ultrasound helps identify conditions such as prostate enlargement, bladder stones, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. Specifically, the ultrasound results are read as follows:
4.1 Pelvic ultrasound in women: A normal ultrasound result is when the ovaries, cervix, and uterus are of normal shape, size, and position. ; There are no abnormal growths, tumors, fluid or other problems. In addition, pelvic ultrasound in women shows normal results when the bladder is of normal size and shape, with no stones or other abnormal growths. If the woman is pregnant, see if the pregnancy is developing normally in the uterus.
Abnormal results of pelvic ultrasound in women are shown in the image of the uterus with a large shape, the appearance of uterine fibroids. Thicker-than-normal uterine lining increases the risk of endometrial cancer. Also detect pelvic inflammation, abscess, etc. Ectopic pregnancy, hypogastric fluid. The bladder has an irregular shape or thickened walls. Bladder stones

4.2 Pelvic Ultrasound in Men A normal pelvic ultrasound in men is when the prostate gland and seminal vesicles are normal in size and shape, with no abnormal growths, tumors, or other problems. other topic. The bladder is of normal size and shape, with no stones or abnormal growths.
Results of abnormalities in pelvic ultrasound in men include: images such as an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy - BPH). Conditions such as an abscess, ureteral stone, or a tumor in or near the prostate or bladder. The bladder has an irregular shape or thick wall, inflammation or tumor, bladder stones. Epidural...
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