The role of vaginal ultrasound in pregnancy

The article was consulted professionally by ThS.BS Ta Quoc Tau – Obstetrician and Gynecologist – Obstetrics and Gynecology Department – Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub

During the first tri tri month of pregnancy, the pregnant woman will be performed an ultrasound through the vagina, also known as a probe ultrasound. At this stage of pregnancy, the ultrasound probe will give more accurate results than abdominal ultrasound. If the pregnant mother has any signs during pregnancy such as abdominal pain, bleeding, the doctor will recommend performing an ultrasound probe to be able to determine the exact cause.

1. What is vaginal ultrasound?

Vaginal ultrasound (probe ultrasound) is the method of pelvic ultrasound, which is used to examine, diagnose and detect diseases in the uterus, ovaries, ovulation, cervical and vaginal ducts of women.

Ultrasound probes allow the detection of abnormal signs in the uterus, ovaries, inflammation of the appencture, stagnation of the proboscis, diagnosis of pregnancy at an early stage, and especially this technique is of high value in the examination and treatment of infertility, rarely late….

2. Effects of vaginal ultrasound during pregnancy

When there are abnormal signs in the ovaries, uterus, cervical, proboscis, thickness of the lining of the uterus, ovulation situation or egg development, the doctor will specify you need to perform an ultrasound probe.

For pregnant mothers, vaginal ultrasound plays an extremely important role. This technique helps to detect the pregnancy early and check if the fetus is in the right place in the early stages. If an ultrasound of the abdominal wall is performed in the early stages, it is difficult to detect the fetus because at this time the embryo is still very small, does not show images.

Vaginal ultrasound checks the fetal heart and cake, and says cervical conditions such as a short cervical can increase the risk of premature birth.

Probe ultrasound also helps diagnose a number of other gynecologic diseases. Depending on the purpose of diagnosis, your doctor will specify whether you should have an ultrasound of the vaginal probe or probe ultrasound.

Vaginal pregnancy ultrasound can evaluate tumors in the uterus, ovaries, and at the same time evaluate the gestational heart at the 6th -8th week, the condition of proboscis purulent, fluid retention, assessment of the origin of tumors in the pelvis, assessment of the duration of ovulation through measurement of egg size. Besides, ultrasonic probes play an extremely important role in serving the technique of artificial inseseation.

Vaginal pregnancy ultrasound is a meaningful diagnostic technique in preventing complications of intra-uterus pregnancy such as rupture of the ovary ducts, infection of the abdomen …

Probe ultrasound is often used for new sisters who show signs of pregnancy, however when the fetus is already large and the fetal head turns downwards obscuring the sound waves. In this case, the doctor suspects that the pregnant woman has a striker, and the ultrasound of the probe will help the doctor determine the location of the cake.

Pregnant Week 4

Vaginal ultrasound examines pregnancy heart and cake, and shows cervical condition

3. Frequency of vaginal ultrasound during pregnancy

When performing an ultrasound through the vagina, you will lie still on the table and the technician will insert a small probe that has been lubricated and move it into your vagina.

Ultrasonic probes do not hurt you, however it can make you feel uncomfortable and slightly uncomfortable. The technician will view the image obtained on the screen and adjust the probe. This technique will take about 30-60 minutes to perform. Vaginal ultrasound is safe for both maternity and fetal.

Often the pregnant woman will be prescribed an ultrasound through the vaginal route (probe ultrasound) only once in the first tri tri month of pregnancy. Your doctor may also prescribe you a probe ultrasound if the health of the fetus has any problems during pregnancy.

4. When to perform vaginal ultrasound?

When you notice the following abnormal signs, you need to be ultrasound through the vagina:

  • Menstrual cycle disorder
  • Painful pelvic area
  • Ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids should be checked
  • Determine the location of the contraceptive ring
  • Monitor fetal heart rate
  • Diagnosis of fetal condition
  • Determine the cause of abnormal bleeding in the cervical
  • Detection of abnormal changes in the cervical
  • Pregnant women at an early stage.

5. Does vaginal ultrasound affect the fetus?

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Vaginal ultrasound will do no harm to the fetus or affect the cervical or uterus

Because vaginal ultrasound is a direct method of touching a sensitive place, so many women wonder if it will affect the fetus or not.

In fact, when performing an ultrasound probe,the doctor will only move the probe around the pregnant mother's vagina, not the uterus, so it does not affect the fetus at all. Therefore, vaginal ultrasound will not harm the fetus or affect the cervical or uterus.

However, for women with va vaginal area infection, the doctor will not prescribe an ultrasound method through the vagina.

At Share99 International Health Hub, there is a full maternity service as a solution to help pregnant mothers feel secure because there is a team of doctors throughout the pregnancy. When choosing a full-service maternity, a pregnant woman can:

  • The process of pregnancy is monitored by a team of specialists
  • Regular examination, early detection of abnormalities
  • Package maternity for the convenience of childbirth
  • Babies receive comprehensive care.

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SEE MORE:

  • Cases of ultrasound of vaginal probes
  • Does abdominal ultrasound require fasting, fasting?
  • Diagnosis of intra-uterus pregnancy

About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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