Can I do a transvaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy?

Vaginal ultrasound is a very common examination method. Generally, women need to do B-ultrasound after pregnancy, so that they can observe the development of the fetus at any time. B-ultrasound is divided into several types, and different B-ultrasound examinations are usually for different diseases. Vaginal ultrasound is usually a common examination method. If a woman is pregnant, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, can she do a vaginal ultrasound?

Can I do a transvaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy?

Because the vagina is close to the uterus and ovaries, and the probe is powerful, the image obtained is clear and the resolution is high. Small lesions can be clearly observed, and the blood flow of the uterus and ovaries can be detected. Therefore, the examination results are more accurate. It is particularly suitable for examining small lesions such as the endometrium, follicular development, and observing early ectopic pregnancy. The images obtained by vaginal B-ultrasound are clearer and have higher resolution, and the results of early pregnancy tests are more accurate.

In clinical practice, doctors sometimes combine abdominal B-ultrasound and vaginal B-ultrasound examinations to complement each other and achieve the best diagnostic effect. Before doing a B-ultrasound vaginal examination, you need to do the following preparations: First, refrain from sexual intercourse the day before the examination to avoid affecting the examination results. Second, pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, otherwise it is easy to bring dirt into the vagina, leading to nosocomial infection. Third, you need to empty your urine when doing a B-ultrasound vaginal examination, otherwise it will affect the examination results. So, you should urinate before the examination.

However, although vaginal B-ultrasound is simple, it is not suitable for everyone. Unmarried women, people with vaginal bleeding, bleeding in mid-to-late pregnancy or during pregnancy, or people with large pelvic masses should not undergo transvaginal ultrasound. B-ultrasound vaginal examination is not suitable for every woman. For example, those who have no sex life are not suitable for B-ultrasound vaginal examination, otherwise it will cause damage to the hymen. For example, it is not recommended to use B-ultrasound vaginal examination for people with vaginal bleeding, large pelvic masses, pregnant women, etc. Except for the above-mentioned people, basically everyone is suitable for B-ultrasound vaginal examination.

Is there any harm in doing vaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy?

Many women in the early stages of pregnancy are particularly worried about the impact of vaginal ultrasound on the fetus. What they worry most is that it will bring radiation to the fetus. In fact, the radiation from vaginal ultrasound to the fetus is very small. This radiation is much smaller than the radiation from microwave ovens and mobile phones that are often used in life. When conducting a vaginal ultrasound examination, the doctor will also move gently and will not cause any impact on the pregnant woman or the fetus, so women do not need to worry too much about vaginal ultrasound causing harm to the fetus.