INDICATIONS TO PELVIC ORGAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY

• a painful condition;
• occurrence of pathologic space-occupying lesions;
• inflammatory changes;
• suspected congenital pathology of internal genital organs;
• a post-surgical condition;
• disruption of menstrual period;
• uterine bleeding;
• use of intrauterine contraceptives.

THE PROCEDURE OF PELVIC ORGAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Abdominal ultrasonography. This is the least uncomfortable ultrasonography method since the sensor moves at the lower part of the stomach and covers projections of all the studied organs. This technique is used to examine urinary bladder, uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries, the prostate gland and seminal vesicles.

Transvaginal ultrasonography. This technique is used to study pelvic organs in women with the use of an intracavitary (intravaginal) sensor. The procedure makes it possible to estimate the location, forms, contours and anatomical organization of uterus, evaluate the structure and acoustic solidity of myometrium and endometrium, and to assess the locations, contours, anatomical organization and acoustic solidity of ovaries.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

There are no absolute contraindications.

THE PROCEDURE OF PELVIC ORGAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Abdominal ultrasonography:

• refrain from eating gas-forming products;
• take the test with a full urinary bladder.

Transvaginal ultrasonography:

• refrain from eating gas-forming products;
• void your bladder before the examination.

HOW CAN I GET PELVIC ORGAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY AT THE RCMC

1. Please call the Contact Center and book an appointment for the examination
2. You need to complete and sign a paid service contract at the Reception (present a physician's referral to the receptionist)
3. Pay the bill at the RCMC pay office, or through the ERIP electronic system
4. Get the examination at the appointed time.