Question 1

can endometriosis be detected by a transvaginal ultrasound? i had one done and was told i had a right ovarian cyst but nothing else.

Accepted Answer

The more: severe the endometriosis, the more likely it will be seen on ultrasound.  However, in mild cases, the ultrasound may be normal.

Question 2

if i have a transvaginal ultrasound done and they still say nothing is wrong, should i push for a pelvic laprascopy? have all the symptoms of endometriosis and have had tests done and dr's tell me see nothing wrong. have very heavy and painful menstruatio

Accepted Answer

Please : Please get another opinion.  If you have failed all conservative treatment, then a laparoscopy may be indicated.  Write down all of the treatments you have tried, and also let them know if you have failed oral contraceptives, Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud, and lupron.  Ask what all your treatment options are.

Question 3

i had a transvaginal ultrasound which showed fluid in the right adnexa. this test was done while on my cycle. one week later retested and it shows no fluid but a paraovarian cyst. could this be a sign of endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

: The fluid often represents the remaining debris (blood) after an ovulatory follicle releases an egg &amp; breaks down. This can cause pain. Nothing in this wording suggests  endometriosis. Please discuss the findings with the doc who knows your history and exam findings.

Question 4

can u still have endometriosis or ovarian cancer w/ a clear transvaginal ultrasound? my doc says my ovaries are normal and my tiny cyst is gone. i have tons of pelvic pain & my mom has the brca2 gene.

Accepted Answer

PELVIC PAIN: Endometriosis causes. Lot of pelvic pain but if your  ultrasound is normal , listen to your md. Take rx for pelvic pain.

Question 5

can you explain what the letters mean in transvaginal ultrasound pls? p 80%, frq 6.7, gn 46, dr 75, fr 34, d 7.0?

Accepted Answer

: For relatively complex medical tests and procedures (like X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, pathology reports, etc), patients who are not themselves medically trained generally should pay attention primarily to the summary and conclusions at the end of the report. Such details as these numbers. They are intended and meaningful mostly to other radiologists, the patient's doctors, etc.

Question 6

if i had a transvaginal ultrasound and they said i am 7 weeks and 1 day, does that mean that i conceived 7 wk 1 d ago? or 2 weeks after that?

Accepted Answer

5 weeks ago.: Conception occurs two weeks after the first day of you last menstrual period presuming a regular cycle and usual facts. So if you are 7 weeks after your LMP you likely conceived about 5 weeks ago. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily and good luck!

Question 7

what is a transvaginal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal ultrasound: A probe is inserted in vagina and pictures taken
gives closed pictures of uterus and ovaries
more details then oute side placed probe on belly.

Question 8

what happens during a transvaginal ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Thin u/s inserted: Routine female pelvic ultrasound has two portions to the exam.  The exam starts with a full bladder and scanning with a fan shaped ultrasound (u/s) probe over the lower abdomen and pubic area.  Then the pt is asked to empty her bladder and then a thin long u/s probe is inserted into the vagina for additional pictures.  This portion is important and significantly improves parts of the evaluation.

Question 9

why do i need a transvaginal ultrasound. is this necessary?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: There is not enough information to answer your question.  Are you having any symptoms?  Are you at risk for ovarian or other pelvic problems?   Best course is to ask your doctor why they are ordering the test, maybe it is just a "screening" type of exam.

Question 10

transvaginal ultrasound is free fluid, bad?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Some free fluid can be normal.  It can also be from a ruptured ovarian cyst.  Also ascites is free fluid from various diseases.  But a little fluid usually not bad.  Your doctor will help determine the cause.

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Can endometriosis be detected by a transvaginal ultrasound? i had one done and was told i had a right ovarian cyst but nothing else.

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If i have a transvaginal ultrasound done and they still say nothing is wrong, should i push for a pelvic laprascopy? have all the symptoms of endometriosis and have had tests done and dr's tell me see nothing wrong. have very heavy and painful menstruatio

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I had a transvaginal ultrasound which showed fluid in the right adnexa. this test was done while on my cycle. one week later retested and it shows no fluid but a paraovarian cyst. could this be a sign of endometriosis?

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Can u still have endometriosis or ovarian cancer w/ a clear transvaginal ultrasound? my doc says my ovaries are normal and my tiny cyst is gone. i have tons of pelvic pain & my mom has the brca2 gene.

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Can you explain what the letters mean in transvaginal ultrasound pls? p 80%, frq 6.7, gn 46, dr 75, fr 34, d 7.0?

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If i had a transvaginal ultrasound and they said i am 7 weeks and 1 day, does that mean that i conceived 7 wk 1 d ago? or 2 weeks after that?

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What is a transvaginal ultrasound?

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What happens during a transvaginal ultrasound?

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Why do i need a transvaginal ultrasound. is this necessary?

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Transvaginal ultrasound is free fluid, bad?

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