Preparations before various types of ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound - abdomen and pelvis - liver, gallbladder and bile ducts
Fasting for 6 to 8 hours (drinking water and unsweetened liquids such as unsweetened tea is allowed)
Ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries - pelvis - abdomen and pelvis - kidneys and ducts with a full and empty bladder
It is mandatory to drink fluids after visiting the office.
Early pregnancy ultrasound – vaginal – abdominal and vaginal – vaginal pregnancy
It is best not to have an empty bladder. Drinking fluids is okay.
Neonatal reflux ultrasound
After attending the center, the baby must be fully breastfed before the ultrasound.
Ultrasound of the breast and armpit areas
Before visiting, take a shower and shave the excess hair in the armpit area.
Mammography
Before visiting, take a shower and shave any excess hair in the armpit area, and do not use any sprays, deodorants, etc.
Hysterosalpingography
To make an appointment, contact the center when your period starts. The best time to have a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is between 2 and 5 days after your period ends. To obtain medication and supplies, call the center.
Breast biopsy
To make an appointment, the patient must visit the center with all the necessary documents and contact the center to obtain the necessary supplies.
Sonohysterography
It can be done after the end of menstruation. To obtain consumables and make an appointment, call the center.
FNA (Thyroid Nodule or Cyst Aspiration)
Contact the center to purchase consumables.
Breast cyst aspiration
Contact the center to purchase consumables.
When is the best time to perform each ultrasound?
3D and 4D anomaly scans are performed between 26 and 32-33 weeks of pregnancy.Early screening (NT) is performed between 11 and 13 weeks of pregnancy.
Second stage screening (anomaly scan) is performed between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Delayed screening is performed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
NB is between 15 and 16 weeks of pregnancy (also gender determination)
Breast ultrasound: after day 4 of menstruation
Sonohysterography: after the end of menstruation
Ovarian follicle count ultrasound: on the 3rd day of menstruation
Dominant follicle monitoring ultrasound: mid-menstruation, between days 12 to 15
3D uterine ultrasound (to check for uterine anomalies): mid-menstruation, between days 12 to 15