Ultrasound imaging of the pelvic organs for diagnosing abnormalities of (particularly) the uterus and the ovaries; for monitoring the development of ovarian follicles with ovulation induction and assisted conception programs; and for following the course of early pregnancy. Among the pioneers were Dr Karl Popp, who used a mechanical sector scanner vaginally in Hamburg in 1984, and Dr John Anderson, who used the first vaginal linear array scanner at Sydney IVF in 1985, leading to its widespread use subsequently in Australia and the US.
a minimally invasive way to determine whether abnormal uterine structures, or signs of excessive endometrial growth, are present
a procedure in which a small probe is placed in the vagina in order to see the uterus and ovaries
Sonogram — a painless procedure in which high frequency sound waves are used to generate pictures of the inside of the body — performed through the vagina. A lubricated probe is placed inside the vagina to visualize the pelvic organs and structures.
Pronunciation: (tranz-VA-jih- nul UL-tra-SOWND) A procedure used to examine the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and bladder. An instrument is inserted into the vagina that causes sound waves to bounce off organs inside the pelvis. These sound waves create echoes that are sent to a computer, which creates a picture called a sonogram. Also called transvaginal sonography (TVS).
an ultrasound test using a small instrument, called a transducer, that is placed in the vagina.
An ultrasound scan (see below) where the picture is taken via a small probe that is inserted into the vagina. A colour flow doppler is an investigation to outline the blood flow through the organ being studied which can be done in conjunction with the transvaginal ultrasound.
Sound waves sent out by a probe inserted in the vagina. The waves bounce off the ovaries, and a computer uses the echoes to create a picture called a sonogram. Also called TVS.
Method of imaging the interior of the pelvis in women using a transducer probe inserted into the vagina.
A technique in which a vaginal probe is used to observe the uterus and ovaries and identify any diseases. The technique is commonly used to evaluate abnormal endometrial thickness growth (see endometrium) and ovarian cysts.
A type of ultrasound in which a transducer specially designed to be placed in the vagina is used.
An ultrasound examination performed by means of inserting a probe into the vagina. This type of ultrasound is common for viewing follicle growth This can produce better images in early pregnancy that could be obtained with conventional abdominal sonograms.
A procedure used to examine the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and bladder. An instrument is inserted into the vagina, and sound waves bounce off organs inside the pelvic area. These sound waves create echoes, which a computer uses to create a picture called a sonogram. Also called TVS.