[Utero-ovarian flow velocity waveforms in patients after renal transplantation]

The aim of this study was to estimate the utero-ovarian flow velocity waveforms in patients after renal transplantation. The study material consisted of 24 women aged 28-44 years which underwent renal transplantation and 26 healthy controls. All women had normal menstrual cycles. Using transvaginal approach PSV, RI and PI were measured both in uterine and intraovarian arteries. There were no differences in PSV in both groups. The group of ranal transplants had significantly decreased PI and RI measurements on the side of renal placement when compared to the other side or controls. We conclude that renal transplantation influences blood flow in pelvic vessels by lowering resistance on the side of transplantation.