Ultrasound examination of the female genital organs

The examination is performed using either a curved abdominal probe placed upon the abdomen of the patient who is in a lying position and having a full urinary bladder, or a cylindrical transvaginal probe (TVP) introduced into the vagina of the patient having an empty bladder. The transvaginal approach has recently gained advantage in visualizing the size, appearance and potential ovarian and uterine changes allowing continuous image and video recording.