What are the examination methods for septate uterus?
May 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
A septate uterus can be diagnosed through ultrasound examination, hysterosalpingography, and hysteroscopic examination. Specific analyses are as follows: Ultrasound can reveal the shape of the septum. Generally, a uterine septum appears Y-shaped. The detection rate of septate uterus via ultrasound is about 70%. However, ultrasound images may lack clarity, potentially leading to misdiagnosis, especially because this method cannot reliably differentiate between complete and incomplete uterine septa.
Septate uterus can be diagnosed through B-ultrasound, hysterosalpingography, hysteroscopic examination, and other methods. The details are as follows:
1. B-ultrasound examination
B-ultrasound can reveal the shape of the septum. Typically, a septate uterus appears Y-shaped. The detection rate of septate uterus via B-ultrasound is about 70%. However, due to relatively low image clarity, misdiagnosis may occur. In particular, this method cannot reliably differentiate between complete and incomplete septate uterus.
2. Hysterosalpingography
Septate uterus can be evaluated using hysterosalpingography, which provides high image clarity and clearly depicts the uterine morphology, thereby helping to determine whether uterine malformation exists.
3. Hysteroscopic examination
Hysteroscopy allows direct visualization of the intrauterine structures, enabling accurate classification of the septate uterus. It clearly displays the uterine outline, width, and length of the septum.
In addition to the above, physical examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and Doppler color ultrasound can also be used to diagnose septate uterus. When septate uterus is detected, timely treatment should be actively pursued to prevent adverse effects on one's health.
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