transvaginal
Via vaginal route
Transvaginal describes a medical procedure performed through the vagina rather than through the abdomen or another route.
Most commonly refers to transvaginal ultrasound, where an imaging probe is inserted into the vaginal canal to examine the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding structures: The doctor ordered a transvaginal ultrasound to check for ovarian cysts.
Medical opening device
- probeThorough examination or tool
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
- bimanualInvolving both hands
- palpationMedical examination by touch
cervix · ovaries · uterus · endometrium · fallopian tubes · swab · lubricant · drape
Ultrasound-produced medical image
- probeThorough examination or tool
- transducerEnergy form converter
- imagingProducing visual representations
- sonographyImaging using sound waves
echography · pelvic · ovaries · uterus · endometrium · cervix · fetus · gestation
Placing something within
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- egg retrievalSurgical collection of ova
- oocyteUndeveloped female gamete
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
aspiration · catheter · embryo transfer · cervical · progesterone · suppository · pessary · mesh
speculum
Medical opening device
palpation · cervix · ovaries · uterus · endometrium · fallopian tubes · swab · lubricant · drape · gloves
sonogram
Ultrasound-produced medical image
- probeThorough examination or tool
- transducerEnergy form converter
- imagingProducing visual representations
sonography · echography · pelvic · ovaries · uterus · endometrium · cervix · fetus · gestation · embryo
insertion
Placing something within
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- egg retrievalSurgical collection of ova
- oocyteUndeveloped female gamete
IVF · aspiration · catheter · embryo transfer · cervical · progesterone · suppository · pessary · mesh · radiation
transvaginaltransabdominal
Through the abdominal wall
abdominal · transrectal · percutaneous · transdermal · transurethral