Abstract While the uterus, cervix and ovaries can be well assessed by transvaginal ultrasound, normal fallopian tubes are not visible on ultrasound. Therefore, evaluation of the fallopian tubes needs special…
Abstract Long-acting reversible contraceptives like intrauterine devices (IUDs) and systems (IUSs) and subdermal implants (SDIs) are widely used contraceptive devices in the world today. Intrauterine devices and systems together are…
Abstract Assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) are the only hope for biologically own progeny for couples that fail to conceive naturally. In the developed world, up to 4.0 per cent of…
Abstract Ultrasound has been used as a guide during gynaecological operative procedures, in addition to the role in diagnostic testing. In the field of gynaecology, some of the interventions, especially…
Abstract Uterine fibroids (or leiomyomas) are the most common benign gynaecological tumours, formed by smooth muscle and connective tissue. Most are asymptomatic, but sometimes may cause pain, pressure symptoms, metrorrhagia,…
Abstract Endometriosis is a common gynaecological problem, affecting approximately 5 per cent of women . The diagnosis can take many years and the condition can cause debilitating pain and infertility….
Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women in the reproductive age group. The reported prevalence of PCOS ranges between 5 and 15 percent ….
Abstract Endometrial pathology includes hyperplasia, polyps, cancer and infection. Intracavitary fibroids are sensu stricto not endometrial lesions, but should be included in the differential diagnosis. Although intracavitary pathology may be…
Abstract Congenital uterine anomalies (CUAs) are gaining increasing attention in the field of gynaecological ultrasound for a number of reasons: first, they appear to be of relatively high prevalence in…
Abstract When performing ultrasound examination, there are times when the views are not optimal. This chapter will highlight such situations and help one to recognize them. This chapter aims to…
