Gynaecology Ultrasound

Endometriosis is one of the most common and challenging gynaecological disorders, affecting 10-15% of women in the reproductive age. According to the original study by Dessole et al (2003) sonovaginography diagnosed rectovaginal endometriosis more accurately than did transvaginal ultrasonography, with a sensitivity and specificity of 90.6% and 85.7%, respectively, whereas the transvaginal ultrasonography has shown a sensitivity and specificity of…

HyFoSy is an ultrasound-based technique that is used to detect abnormalities of fallopian tubes or tubal blockage using ExEm foam gel. It is a safer alternative to the traditional hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or laparoscopy and dye test to check tubal patency. Fallopian tube abnormalities account for up to 40 % of female subfertility. Normal fallopian tubes are not seen on a…

Saline Infusion Sonography (SIS) is an ultrasound-based procedure where a small amount of fluid is injected into the uterine cavity through a fine tube to outline the uterine cavity What are the common indications for having SIS? Abnormal uterine bleeding If the lining of the womb is not seen clearly on routine pelvic ultrasound Investigation of subfertility Investigation of recurrent…

Pelvic ultrasound is usually performed to assess the pelvic structures in patients with various gynaecological complaints. 2D pelvic ultrasound has been established for several decades as the most reliable and effective way to image the uterus, ovaries and the surrounding structures. The recent advent of 3D pelvic imaging, specifically using a transvaginal approach, has been one of the most important…

Pelvic ultrasound is usually performed to assess the pelvic structures in patients with various gynaecological complaints. It is the standard practice to do transvaginal ultrasound routinely to assess the pelvis, with the exception of when you have never had vaginal intercourse or you feel you do not feel comfortable with such an examination. If you cannot have a transvaginal ultrasound,…