What is Pelvic Ultrasound?

Question

I didn't got my period for at least 3months, so i went to the OB. She wanted me to have a pelvic ultrasound, so i went to have one. The results red: I have a normal size antruverted uterus, and thin endometrium lining (4 mm). I have clear adnexa and cul de sac. What does that mean? And what actually is a PELVIC ULTRASOUND, different from TRANS ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND.? HOw did my endometrial stripe affect my period.

What can dtect pregnancy? a Transabdominal Ultrasound or a Transvaginal one?

Answer 1

Here you go, its the best answer I could find. :)


http://women.webmd.com/Women-Medical-Reference/Pelvic-Ultrasound


Note: For your note, I do believe that both can be used. I think the vaginal one is supposed to be better for earlier in the pregnancy since it is closer to the womb, but i'm not positive.

Answer 2

The transabdominal ultrasound is where you have to drink a lot of water (about 32-48 oz of water an hour before the test) and the pictures are then take from the top of your abdomen (where they roll the special wand-after some gel is applied-around the abdominal area is over your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries).

With pelvic aka transvaginal it means that they are taking that special wand and inserting it in to your vagina (much the way that a dr does a pelvic exam to check to see if you have something abnormal going on-an example) to then press on the uterus and ovaries. They will move it around where it's toward the left and right to check both ovaries.

When they press on these areas it can affect the bladder by making it uncomfortable.

The results are saying that your uterus is tipped forward (this is normal for some women to have the uterus tip a little bit, mine is tipped forward). As for the thin endometrial lining it could be as a result of heavy periods for some or in this case a hormone imbalance of some sort could be causing the lining to thin out so much that you aren't able to get a period. Thyroid problems is one example of a hormone problem that can cause periods to stop.

The cul-de-sac (we actually have two of them) are spaces that occur near the bladder (called the anterior cul-de-sac because of it being in the front of the body) and the other near the rectum (called the posterior cul-de-sac because of the fact that it sits behind the uterus and close to the rectum). These areas can become problematic for women who have endometriosis when it comes to pain and even just having a cyst.

Sometimes hormone imbalances won't show up on ultrasound and other tests such as bloodwork has to be done to try and find them.

Answer 3

I didn't have a period for over a year and after scanning was diagnosed with PCOS.I have had a normal pelvic ultrasound (where they scan from outside and slide the probe over your skin) and had a trans vaginal scan (when they insert a probe into your vagina and look from inside), not sure if thats the same as trans abdominal though. Your results seem to show that everything is fine (but im not a doctor), did they scan your ovaries? I think the best thing to do is ask your doc these questions then you'll have peace of mind. hope your ok :-)