Journal of Experimental & Clinical Assisted Reproduction
Volume 2

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Clarifying the role of three-dimensional transvaginal sonography in reproductive medicine: an evidenced-based appraisal

Nick Raine-Fenning¹^,3 and Arthur C Fleischer²

¹Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital NHS Trust, NURTURE, B Floor, East Block, Nottingham, NG 7 2UH UK

²Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1116 21^stAvenue, South, Nashville, TN 37232-2675 USA

³Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1116 21^stAvenue, South, Nashville, TN 37232-2675 USA

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Journal of Experimental & Clinical Assisted Reproduction 2005, 2:10doi:10.1186/1743-1050-2-10


Published:	11 August 2005

Abstract

This overview describes and illustrates the clinical applications of three-dimensional transvaginal sonography in reproductive medicine. Its main applications include assessment of uterine anomalies, intrauterine pathology, tubal patency, polycystic ovaries, ovarian follicular monitoring and endometrial receptivity. It is also useful for detailed evaluation of failed and/or ectopic pregnancy. Three-dimensional color Doppler sonography provides enhanced depiction of uterine, endometrial, and ovarian vascularity.