Vaginal ultrasonography

Vaginal Ultrasonography

Vaginal ultrasonography (pronunciation: vaj-uh-nl uhl-truh-suh-nog-ruh-fee) is a type of medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and other structures in the female pelvic region.

Etymology

The term "vaginal ultrasonography" is derived from three words: "vagina," which is Latin for "sheath"; "ultra," which is Latin for "beyond"; and "sonography," which is derived from the Greek words "sonos" (sound) and "graphia" (writing).

Procedure

During a vaginal ultrasonography, a small ultrasound probe is inserted into the vagina. The probe emits sound waves that bounce off the organs and tissues in the pelvic region. These sound waves are then converted into images that can be viewed on a monitor.

Uses

Vaginal ultrasonography is often used to diagnose conditions such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. It can also be used to monitor the health of a pregnancy, detect ectopic pregnancies, and guide certain procedures such as egg retrieval during in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Related Terms

• Transvaginal ultrasound
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Sonogram
• Gynecologic ultrasonography

See Also

• Obstetric ultrasonography
• Medical ultrasonography
• Radiology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vaginal ultrasonography
• Wikipedia's article - Vaginal ultrasonography

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