Not, to make the transvaginal exam bladder need not be full. Unlike pelvic ultrasound, which needs to be done with the full bladder, the transvaginal ultrasonography should be performed with the bladder empty.
At pelvic ultrasound the bladder needs to be full to obtain better images, once the uterus is behind the bladder.
As the ultrasound does not spread in the air, the bladder must be full so that the ultrasound waves pass through it and reach the uterus, generating the images.
Already transvaginal ultrasound the bladder It does not need to be full. because by the vaginal the doctor arrives directly to the cervix. Thus, there is no longer any need to use urine as a means of propagation for ultrasound.
O transvaginal examination serves to observe the uterus (endometrium, uterine walls), uterine attachments and ovaries. The exam can detect:
- Abnormalities in the uterus;
- Uterine adhesions;
- Polyps;
- Fibroids (benign tumor type);
- Cancer.
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How is the transvaginal exam done?
What is the purpose of the transvaginal exam?
The gynecologist or obstetrician will guide you about the procedure before performing the transvaginal exam.
