Why can’t I see the ovaries on ultrasound?

Women's ovaries are very important reproductive organs. Due to various reasons, women are prone to some ovarian diseases, such as ovarian inflammation or severe ovarian cancer, etc. These diseases will lead to a decline in ovarian function. If a woman's ovarian function declines, it will bring various hazards. For example, women with declined ovarian function will age very quickly. Some women cannot even see their ovaries when they go for B-ultrasound. What is the problem?

Why can’t I see the ovaries on ultrasound?

The ovaries can be said to be the second vital sign of women. If the ovaries are well cared for and maintained properly, women's skin will be smooth and lustrous. However, if there is a problem with the ovaries, some difficult gynecological diseases will easily come. Vaginal ultrasound is an important tool for detecting ovarian diseases, but sometimes the ovaries cannot be seen by vaginal ultrasound. What is the reason?

Why can't the ovaries be seen on vaginal ultrasound?

Vaginal ultrasound, also known as vaginal B-ultrasound and intracavitary B-ultrasound. It is suitable for ovulation monitoring, ectopic pregnancy, and diagnosis of diseases in the uterus and ovaries, but sometimes the ovaries cannot be seen, which may be due to the following reasons.

1. After menopause, the ovaries shrink and become smaller, making them difficult to show on vaginal ultrasound. After a woman reaches menopause, her ovaries will gradually become smaller and her follicles will gradually decrease, which actually indicates that her ovaries have begun to atrophy. It is difficult to clearly see the ovaries under transvaginal ultrasound.

2. Ovarian cyst. Sometimes after ovarian cystectomy, adhesions form between the ovaries and surrounding tissues, which may not be clearly visible during examination.

3. The location was not found correctly. Because the ovaries are highly mobile, their position may be affected by the position of the uterus. The ovaries could not be seen during a vaginal ultrasound, largely because the correct location was not found.

Things to note when doing vaginal ultrasound

1. Do not perform vaginal washing within three days before the examination, because washing will wash away some potential cancer cells that may only be detected through biopsy.

2. Do not use vaginal medications. This is because the medication may affect the biopsy sample and cover it with abnormal cells.

3. A few days before the vaginal ultrasound examination, you should pay attention to your diet, avoid eating too much greasy food, and avoid drinking alcohol.

4. Pay attention to rest the day before the gynecological examination, avoid strenuous exercise and emotional excitement, and ensure adequate sleep to avoid affecting the results of the physical examination. It is best to take a shower.

Through the above introduction, I believe that the question of why the ovaries cannot be seen through vaginal ultrasound has been solved. Vaginal ultrasound can accurately detect some gynecological diseases, but many female friends who have done vaginal ultrasound said that the process is embarrassing and painful. In fact, this is just a method of checking for diseases. There is no need to have too much psychological burden and you should adjust your mentality.