WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
It allows us to evaluate the women’s pelvis in detail. It studies the size and shape of the uterus, its walls, cervix,
and uterine cavity. It also allows to detection of fluid accumulation in the fallopian tubes, which can be a cause
of infertility. In addition, it studies the ovaries to assess the ovulatory cycle and detect pathologies such as cysts
or ovarian masses.
WHEN IS IT PERFORMED?
It is performed on all women who have already begun their sexual activity. When performed as a routine control
study, it can be done at any time during the menstrual cycle. Your general practitioner may request it to be
performed at a specific period of the menstrual cycle depending on the indication for the study and the
structures to be studied.
HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?
A previously disinfected ultrasound probe, protected with a lubricated latex sheath (latex free sheath for allergic
patients), will be introduced into the patient's vagina. This procedure is generally not painful and only causes
slight discomfort in some cases.
WHAT OTHER TESTS MAY BE NECESSARY?
If an abnormality of the uterine cavity is suspected you will be most probably advised to undergo a hysteroscopy.
If any alteration in the uterine cavity is found, a sonohysterography (saline installation sonography) may be performed.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
It is a minimally invasive diagnostic method that allows us to evaluate the uterine cavity in detail. It is used to
detect pathologies that may interfere with embryo implantation or cause abnormal uterine bleeding.
WHEN IS IT PERFORMED?
It is performed immediately after the end of the menstrual period, preferably up to day 15 of the cycle. It is
contraindicated if the patient has menstrual bleeding or a vaginal infection.
HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?
A speculum will be placed and the cervix will be disinfected. Then a sterile cannula will be introduced through
the cervical canal and advanced until the uterine cavity is reached. A sterile saline solution will be carefully
injected to distend the uterine cavity, allowing excellent visualization of its walls. Finally, a transvaginal scan with
three-dimensional reconstruction will be performed to evaluate the distensibility and morphology of the uterine
cavity and to rule out the presence of any pathology.
In the case of uterine malformations, the combination of sonohysterography and 3D ultrasound has a diagnostic
accuracy equivalent to that of an MRI or hysteroscopy (introduction of a video camera into the uterine cavity).
WHAT OTHER TESTS MAY BE NECESSARY?
If an abnormality of the uterine cavity is suspected you will be most probably advised to undergo a hysteroscopy.
In the case of uterine malformations, the combination of sonohysterography and 3D ultrasound has a diagnostic accuracy equivalent to that of an MRI or hysteroscopy (introduction of a video camera into the uterine cavity).
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
It is a diagnostic ultrasound method indicated in patients who have not yet initiated sexual activity. It is used to
evaluate the woman’s pelvis, particularly the uterus and ovaries.
WHEN IS IT PERFORMED?
At any time, it has no contraindications.
HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?
The study requires that the patient has urinary retention. It is performed through the suprapubic abdominal
route, using a convex ultrasound probe. During the study the morphology and size of the uterus and ovaries will
be evaluated and the presence of any alteration will be ruled out.
WHAT OTHER TESTS MAY BE NECESSARY?
If a uterine malformation or ovarian pathology is suspected, an MRI may be requested.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
It is used to evaluate the mammary gland to rule out pathologies in patients in whom a palpable mammary
nodule is detected, also those with a suspicious image on mammography, or if the characteristics of the breast
tissue do not allow adequate visualization by mammography.
WHEN IS IT PERFORMED?
It can be performed at any time. It is the method of choice for the evaluation of the breasts in patients under 40
years of age when there is a suspicion of pathology. In the case of patients over 40, it is indicated as a
complementary method to mammography and for the evaluation of breast implants.
HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?
The study is performed with a linear probe placing gel over the two mammary glands and the axillary regions.
WHAT OTHER TESTS MAY BE NECESSARY?
If a breast lesion is confirmed, and depending on its characteristics, it may be recommended to repeat the scan,
perform a mammogram (X-ray) or to sample the lesion by puncture for histological study.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
This evaluation allows us to exhaustively study the patient in a single visit previous to starting an assisted
reproduction treatment . It allows us to know your ovarian reserve, and gynecological anatomical characteristics,
evaluate your uterine cavity, and rule out the presence of uterine malformations, or gynecological pathology
that requires treatment.
WHEN IS IT PERFORMED?
It is preferably performed in the first half of the cycle. The patient should have no menstrual flow, and a
transvaginal ultrasound will be performed for antral follicle count. A 3D sonohysterography (3D SIS) is then
performed to evaluate uterine cavity and morphology.
HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?
After the transvaginal ultrasonography, a speculum will be placed and the cervix will be disinfected. Then a
sterile cannula will be introduced through the cervical canal and advanced into the uterine cavity. Sterile saline
solution will be carefully injected to distend the uterine cavity, allowing excellent visualization of the uterine
walls. Finally, a transvaginal 3D ultrasound will be performed to evaluate the distensibility and morphology of
the uterine cavity and to rule out the presence of any pathology.
