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Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Here you will find the latest research and information directly from our doctors and of course myself! We will be talking about Ultrasounds and all their applications as well as general pregnancy information and advice

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Ultrasound scans are not just for the pregnant

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:17:00 GMT

There are a wide range of reasons a woman might need to get an ultrasound. Pregnancy is the obvious one, but there are a lot of other uses for ultrasound scans that women may not be aware of.

Almost all of them revolve around the need to identify the cause of a problem. Such problems can include pelvic pain, internal bleeding, delayed period (not due to pregnancy) or pelvic mass.

Pain experienced in the pelvic region can be caused by a variety of factors, some of which require painful and invasive investigative procedures to test. An ultrasound is generally one of the first tests to be conducted due to the painless and fast method.

Below are some common problems that a non-invasive ultrasound scan can help find the cause of.

Unusual bleeding

Some of the most common causes of unusual bleeding in young girls include;

- Local Trauma

- Ingestion of a contraceptive tablet

- Presence of a foreign body

An ultrasound scan is able to produce very clear images of the bladder, uterus, vagina and ovaries which are very important in determining the cause of the bleeding.

Pelvic masses

Ultrasound examination can also aid in the explanation of pelvic masses. This can be a significant problem for women, particularly young girls.

There are many different causes of a pelvic mass but ultrasound examination can distinguish which organ it arises from and what the likely pathology is.

Pelvic masses are rare in young girls’ pre-puberty, and are usually associated with ovarian or uterine causes as below;

Ovarian causes include

- Dermoid cysts which are developmental and always benign

- Follicular cysts from the developing ovary

Uterine causes include

- Haematometra or haematocolpos where menstrual blood has distended the uterus and or vagina because there is a blockage to flow

Renal causes include

- A pelvic kidney, where the kidney is located in the pelvis instead of its usual position higher in the abdomen

Post-menopausal bleeding

In older women a pelvic ultrasound is used to investigate post-menopausal bleeding, pain and bloating.

A very small percentage of women may experience postmenopausal bleeding due to endometrial cancer, which is why it is critical to have an ultrasound examination performed. After this procedure the doctor may conclude that a more extensive and more invasive procedure such as an endometrial biopsy is necessary.

Getting an ultrasound can be one of the most comprehensive non-invasive methods of investigation you can undertake. An ultrasound is completely painless, and works by emitting sound waves.

Ultrasound Care is one of the most popular clinics women go for ultrasound scans in Sydney. Our staff are highly trained and experienced, so you can rest assured that you are receiving the best possible care.

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