Fertility Ultrasound
A fertility scan is targeted to address issues concerning the fertility potential of the woman.
Uterus: Demonstrate whether the uterus is anteverted or retroverted, whether the uterus is mobile or immobile in the pelvis. Recognized the gross abnormalities of the uterus such as congenital anomalies. Dimensions of the uterus in all three planes is measured.
Endometrium: The assessment of endometrial receptivity at the fertility scan is based on endometrial thickness and the morphological appearance of the endometrium. A trilaminar appearance with a minimum thickness of 7 mm is reliable marker of good endometrial receptivity.
Falopian Tubes: Normal tube is usually invisible on the ultrasound unless there is free fluid present in the pelvis. We are looking for tubal abnormalities like a hydrosalpinx or swollen tubes suggestive of tubal disease.
Ovaries: Measurement of ovarian volume and counting the number of follicles in each ovary.
