

PELVIC ULTRASOUND FOR INFERTILITY
About PELVIC ULTRASOUND FOR INFERTILITY
Different types of ultrasound scanning for infertility include:
An infertility ultrasound is an important first test for women who have difficulty conceiving. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and endometrial lining.
An infertility ultrasound can help diagnose infertility by:
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Verifying the presence of the uterus and ovaries
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Measuring the size, shape, and position of the uterus
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Measuring the ovaries and counting the number of follicles
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Measuring endometrial thickness
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Tracking follicles
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Estimating the ovulation date
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Classifying the ovaries into four categories: normal, low reserve, poorly responding, or polycystic
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Predicting ovarian reserve and response
An infertility ultrasound can also help assess the uterus for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or embryo transfer (ET).
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Baseline or screening ultrasound to assess the pelvic anatomy of the uterus, including uterine lining and bilateral ovaries. All abnormal findings are measured and characterized, such as fibroids, uterine malformations, hydrosalpinges, and ovarian cysts.
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Follicular monitoring ultrasounds are used to track follicles that are maturing and measure the endometrial thickness and also note the endometrial consistency.
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Saline Infusion Sonograms (SIS) with or without 3D assessment are used to assess the uterine cavity for any abnormalities and can also be used for tubal patency assessment.
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Abdominal ultrasound may be needed with any of the above scanning modalities to better assess the pelvic structures that cannot be fully seen with transvaginal scanning or can be used for virginal/ young girls undergoing fertility preservation or female to male transgender patients undergoing fertility treatments to limit feelings of gender dysphoria. In addition, abdominal scanning is used to guide Intrauterine Inseminations, embryo transfers, endometrial biopsies, and hysteroscopic uterine procedures to allow the surgeon a better appreciation of the uterine anatomy.