Sonographic Aspects of the Menstrual Cycle

Based on its ability to demonstrate the pelvic organs (Kratochwil etal. 1972; see Chap. 3), sonography can be utilized to monitor the changes that occur in the uterus, ovaries, and blood vessels (but not the fallopian tubes) during the normal menstrual cycle. Our earlier experience in patients undergoing hormonal therapy (Hackeloer and Hansmann 1976; Hackeloer et al. 1977) indicated that it was possible to demonstrate ovarian follicles, measure their size, and monitor their growth by ultrasound. These results were later confirmed (Hackeloer and Robinson 1978; Hackeloer etal. 1979; Hackeloer and Nitschke-Dabelstein 1980) in women with normal menstrual cycles. Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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