What is Sonohysterography (Ultrasound of the Uterus)?
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Sonohysterography, also known as saline infusion sonography, is a special, minimally invasive ultrasound technique. It provides pictures of the inside of a woman's uterus. A Doppler ultrasound study may be part of a sonohysterography examination.
It is a valuable technique for evaluating unexplained vaginal bleeding that may be the result of uterine abnormalities such as:
- polyps
- fibroids
- atrophy
- adhesions (or scarring)
- masses
- congenital defects
Sonohysterography is also used to investigate uterine abnormalities in women who experience infertility or multiple miscarriages. For more information please visit www.radiologyinfo.com.