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Ultrasound of the pelvic organs is normal
Last reviewed: 19.10.2021
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Uterus in the prepubescent period
As the girl grows, the ratio of the length of the cervix and the body of the uterus changes. In the childhood period, the uterus body is smaller than the cervix, but as the child grows up, the uterus body is enlarged, while the endometrium is not visualized.
Vagina, rectum and bladder
It is necessary to start with cross sections, while the sensor should be moved down and back. Identify the vagina, rectum and lower parts of the bladder. Determine the shape of the bladder at this level. The sensor located on the middle line, tilt from the bottom to the upper parts of the pelvic cavity.
Identify the cervical-uterine angle, then visualize ligaments on both sides of the cervix, the isthmus and the uterine body. Try to visualize both ovaries.
Intrauterine contraceptives
The intrauterine contraceptive (IUD) is visualized as a linear or interrupted hyperechoic line in the endometrial cavity or in the cervical canal, with a distal acoustic shadow being detected.
Fluid in the anterior space
Quite often in the anterior space there is a small amount of fluid after ovulation or menstruation. An anechogenous strip up to 1 cm in thickness is permissible for transverse scanning.
Cervix
Scan the cervix in various projections, determining any deviation from the normal size and shape. After birth, the cervix can be asymmetric.
After each pregnancy, the uterus grows in size, with the uterus body becoming more rounded. So, the uterus of a multi-roused woman will be significantly different from the womb of a nulliparous woman. Record the size of the uterus.