Gynecology and Obstetrics
Gynecological Ultrasonography
The following examinations are performed by ultrasonography:
- During pregnancy, characteristics of the baby, the amniotic fluid in which the baby floats and placenta which nourishes the baby can be examined by ultrasonography in detail.
- By examining details of masses detected during examination of genital region, distinguishing whether the mass is solid or cystic(filled with fluid), its dimensions, position of the mass inside the organ, features indicating whether the mass is benign or malignant can all be established in ultrasonography.
- During assessment and treatment of the problem of inability to conceive, by a series of ultrasonographic examinations called folliculometry, the state of follicle that has matured inside the ovary can be tracked, and when this follicle will rupture, i.e. when the ovulation will probably take place can be established.
- Thickness of uterus lining can be measured and its features can be assessed. Measurement of thickness is especially used to evaluate and treat the problem of inability to conceive, and evaluate the response of uterine lining of a woman who has taken a hormone drug during menopause period, to that drug.