Vaginal ultrasound is a commonly used gynecological examination method, which can provide clearer and more intuitive images of the lesion site compared to abdominal ultrasound, making the diagnosis of some gynecological diseases more accurate. However, as every woman has a menstrual cycle, it is not advisable to undergo gynecological examinations during menstruation. So, can I have a vaginal ultrasound after one day of menstruation?
Vaginal ultrasound examination is mainly aimed at examining the uterus and adnexa of women. It has the characteristic of not needing to hold urine and can clearly observe smaller lesions, so it has unique advantages over abdominal ultrasound examination. However, as it is a vaginal examination method, it is not advisable to undergo it during menstruation. Women can undergo this examination one day after their menstrual cycle is clean, and the ultrasound probe used for the examination will be covered with a dedicated sterile membrane to prevent vaginal infection or cross infection.
If women who need this examination have more time to arrange, it is recommended to do vaginal ultrasound examination within one week after three days of menstruation, because at this time, there will not be a small amount of menstrual blood remaining in the vagina and uterine cavity, and the physiological hyperplasia of the endometrium is also in the thinnest stage. Therefore, it is more conducive for doctors to observe local lesions clearly and accurately during the examination.
In addition, women also need to understand the relevant precautions before undergoing vaginal ultrasound examination. Therefore, women who need to undergo this examination should consult a gynecologist first, such as not placing or using local drugs for treating gynecological diseases in the vagina before vaginal ultrasound examination, and not having sexual intercourse in the three days before the examination. These all need to be taken into account.
