Infertility Sonography
Sonography is an important aspect of infertility diagnosis and treatment. If youve ever had a child, youre probably familiar with the type of ultrasound thats done in the middle to late stages of pregnancy.
At Bliss IVF, abdominal ultrasounds are the most common type of ultrasound performed in the middle to late stages of pregnancy. To put it another way, an ultrasonic transducer (a device that transmits and receives sound waves) is moved around the abdomen.
The majority of ultrasounds used for fertility testing and treatment are done transvaginally (via the vaginal canal) with a narrow specialist wand. Ultrasounds arent painful, but they can be a little uncomfortable at times.
Ultrasound scans of the ovaries, endometrial lining, and uterus can be used in infertility testing. Specialized ultrasounds can be performed to assess ovarian reserves, uterine morphology, and whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked in greater detail.
Ultrasound scans provide an image of your interior organs by employing high-frequency sound waves. During fertility testing and treatment, the technician will most likely utilize two types of transducer devices: one for abdominal ultrasonography and the other for a transvaginal ultrasound.