Can I do a vaginal ultrasound when I am pregnant?

Pregnancy is a happy event in life. Can I do a transvaginal ultrasound when I am pregnant? It is not recommended for women to have vaginal B-ultrasound in the early stages of pregnancy. Because transvaginal ultrasound in this situation can easily cause infection, abdominal ultrasound is more suitable for pregnancy. Pregnant women should undergo an ectopic pregnancy test when they are one month pregnant. In addition, women should pay attention to the nutrition of their diet during pregnancy. Eat more high-protein foods during pregnancy and be careful not to eat raw or cold foods. Avoid raw, cold, spicy and other foods.

1. Can I do a vaginal ultrasound during pregnancy?

① Is it possible to do a transvaginal ultrasound at 7 weeks of pregnancy? Ultrasound examination in early pregnancy can determine whether the pregnancy is intrauterine and whether it is a single or twin pregnancy. Whether it is vaginal ultrasound or abdominal B-ultrasound, it is a type of ultrasound that has no radiation and will not affect the health of the fetus. The probe of vaginal ultrasound is usually wrapped in a sterile film. It is only in the vagina and will not enter the uterine cavity, so it has no effect on the gestational sac. Compared with abdominal ultrasound, vaginal ultrasound can provide clearer observations and is less easily affected by abdominal wall fat, intestinal gas, etc. Vaginal ultrasound is a very commonly used examination method. Many people have undergone this examination in the early stages of pregnancy, so there is no need to worry. But if you can't accept it, you can also use abdominal ultrasound.

② It is recommended that after sexual intercourse on the ovulation day, women should use a pillow to raise their buttocks for 15 minutes and then lie flat for 10 minutes to facilitate conception.

2. Will it be affected if it is done?

In general, there are certain contraindications for vaginal ultrasound diagnosis. First, unmarried women have imperforate hymen, and using vaginal ultrasound may damage the hymen. In addition, patients with vaginal inflammation are not suitable for vaginal ultrasound examination to avoid the spread of inflammation. Pregnant women, especially those in the first three months of pregnancy, are also contraindicated to undergo vaginal ultrasound because vaginal stimulation may cause uterine contraction and lead to miscarriage. You said that your vaginal discharge had abnormal color after intercourse, so this should not be ruled out as a possibility.

It is recommended not to perform vaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy. And it’s best not to have sex. Avoid miscarriage. If there is vaginal inflammation, local flushing can be performed. Pay attention to local hygiene. Pay attention and observe.