05/01/2026
Do you suffer with irregular painful periods?
A pelvic ultrasound can visualize the uterus, ovaries, and other pelvic structures, helping to identify various conditions like fibroids, cysts, or tumours. It can also assess endometrial thickness, monitor ovarian follicles during fertility treatment, and detect ectopic pregnancies. Additionally, it can be used to check the position of an intrauterine device
Causes of Irregular and Painful Periods:
Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus can cause severe pain and heavy bleeding.
Fibroids: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause heavy and painful periods.
Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods and small cysts on the ovaries.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): An infection of the reproductive organs can cause pain and irregular bleeding.
Adenomyosis: Endometrial tissue growing into the muscle wall of the uterus can cause heavy and painful periods.
