Can I see the fallopian tubes with a vaginal ultrasound?

Vaginal ultrasound is a special examination method used to examine the female genitals. It is very similar to B-ultrasound and color ultrasound, but vaginal ultrasound is generally used to examine the fallopian tubes. Although it can see the fallopian tubes, it cannot fully judge some diseases. When necessary, the examination of the fallopian tubes still needs to rely on angiography, so that the condition can be accurate. So can vaginal ultrasound see the fallopian tubes?

Can vaginal ultrasound see the fallopian tubes? Although vaginal ultrasound can see the fallopian tubes, it cannot clearly diagnose fallopian tube diseases. It is recommended to perform hysterosalpingography, which is widely used and can clearly show the condition of the fallopian tube endometrium and uterus. Contrast X-ray has no other side effects or problems and can reduce the patient's pain. Hysterosalpingography is scheduled to start three to seven days after the end of a woman's menstruation. This is not the woman's ovulation period and generally does not have a big impact on the egg, and will not have any effect on pregnancy after hysterosalpingography. In addition, due to the different contrast agents used in the hysterosalpingography, the time and restrictions for pregnancy after hysterosalpingography will also be different. Some contrast agents can allow pregnancy within the next month, while others may take three months or even more than half a year. The doctor will give appropriate guidance based on the different fallopian tube contrast agents the patient receives at the time.

What exactly is this inspection?

In fact, both vaginal ultrasound and B-ultrasound are ultrasonic examinations, and the instruments used are the same. The only difference is that this one requires the probe to be inserted into the female's vagina for examination. It also has many advantages such as not having to hold urine, clearer images, and more accurate results. It is also a good choice for women in early pregnancy.

Will it have an impact on children?

The answer is of course no. This examination can detect uterine pregnancy earlier than B-ultrasound. For women who are in a short pregnancy, B-ultrasound cannot give an accurate answer, so transvaginal ultrasound can be chosen. It uses ultrasonic waves just like B-ultrasound. Even if the distance is closer, it will not affect the fetus and will not cause miscarriage.

Under what circumstances is this inspection necessary?

1. The pregnancy period is still short

It usually takes about two months for B-ultrasound to detect the development of the fetal heart, while vaginal ultrasound can detect these conditions a week earlier than it. If the pregnant mother needs to be tested in the early stage, then transvaginal ultrasound is undoubtedly the best choice.

Vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain during early pregnancy

If persistent vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy, it may be an early sign of ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. At this time, you should go to the hospital for a transvaginal ultrasound in time to prevent serious accidents.

People who are prone to ectopic pregnancy

If a woman has had multiple artificial or medical abortions before, or has been taking birth control pills for a long time, or has obstructed fallopian tubes, the chances of an ectopic pregnancy are very high, and she should be cautious and pay more attention to examinations.

A very small number of women will experience a small amount of bleeding or abdominal pain after this examination. This is related to their own condition. They may suffer from cervical disease or vaginal inflammation. These are all normal physiological phenomena. If you feel uneasy, you can go for further examination and diagnosis.

In short, as a more convenient and accurate examination, pregnant mothers do not need to reject or be afraid of it. There is no need to worry about whether this process will be painful. The size of the probe is approximately the same as the thickness of an adult's thumb, and it will not harm the health of pregnant mothers and fetuses.