Why is an invasive ultrasound important?

“Invasive ultrasound”. Even the name sounds intimidating. Is it really necessary to have an invasive ultrasound? The short answer is, simply put, “yes”. You could greatly benefit from the results of an invasive ultrasound, and fear of the procedure is not a good excuse for neglecting your health. There are a multitude of diseases that can range from benign to life-threatening. Placing your personal dignity over your health is always a poor choice. In the next few paragraphs, we’ll discuss what an invasive ultrasound is used for, why it’s useful, and the importance of biting the bullet and doing what’s best for you. 

 First of all, this procedure can protect against an ectopic pregnancy, which is when the fertilized egg latches on inside the fallopian tubes. This can be an extremely dangerous situation. The baby certainly can’t be carried to term, and if the pregnancy is allowed to continue for a long period of time, it could very easily destroy your chances of ever having a child in the future. Ectopic pregnancies are extremely hazardous to the health of the mother and the child, and diagnosing these early enough that future child bearing isn’t completely ruled out. It’s important to note that an invasive ultrasound isn’t the only way to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, but it’s certainly much more accurate and precise than other conventional, less invasive methods.

 A doctor might also order the procedure if tests were returned with abnormal information, which could imply the presence of cysts, fibroid tumors, or other growths. Unfortunately, a large percentage (between 50% and 75%) of women have or will suffer from uterine fibroids. Though they are usually benign, it’s an extremely uncomfortable situation, and it also has potential to be hazardous to your health. Symptoms can include (but are not limited to) repeated urinary tract infections, lower back pain, feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, anemia, and others. It’s absolutely critical that this condition is diagnosed in a timely manner. And, as aforementioned, that’s typically done with an invasive ultrasound.

 In conclusion, invasive ultrasounds are absolutely mandatory, whether you’re pregnant or not. Ectopic pregnancies are one of the most devastating experiences one can experience. It would be a tragedy if the experience was only made more devastating by the delay of an extremely important test that could be the determining factor between ever having a child or the destruction of your reproductive organs. For those who aren’t pregnant, the test can determine a plethora of diseases, one of which is fibroid tumors. These are extremely unpleasant and can cause brutal symptoms. The real question arises from this discussion: Would you rather be miserable for ten minutes, or the rest of your life? 

This post was written for Playful Learners, by Glenn Josephik. Glenn is an account representative and the marketing coordinator at MedCorp LLC, the industry leader and premier business source for used ultrasound systems. You can follow Glenn on Glenn Josephik.