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Advanced Imaging in Female Infertility.
Carolyn F Dishuck1, Jordan D Perchik2, Kristin K Porter2
1University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Current Urology Reports
|November 18, 2019
Summary
Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing female reproductive disorders. Advanced techniques like pelvic ultrasonography (US), hysterosalpingography (HSG), and MRI offer valuable insights beyond hormone level assessments for infertility evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Medical Imaging
- Gynecology
Background:
- Female infertility evaluation traditionally focuses on ovulation assessment via serum hormone levels.
- Imaging modalities offer complementary data for diagnosing reproductive disorders.
- Congenital urinary tract anomalies in females can impact reproductive health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of reproductive disorders.
- To emphasize the contribution of imaging studies to reproductive medicine.
- To discuss implications of congenital causes of infertility on the female urinary tract.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on pelvic ultrasonography (US), including sonohysterography and contrast-enhanced hysterosalpingosonography.
- Evaluation of hysterosalpingography (HSG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the female reproductive tract.
- Analysis of recent research on comprehensive single imaging studies for reproductive disorders.
Main Results:
- Pelvic US, HSG, and MRI are key imaging tools for evaluating female reproductive health.
- Imaging aids in identifying causes of infertility beyond ovulation issues.
- Emerging comprehensive imaging methods like MR hysterosalpingography and Fertiliscan are under investigation.
Conclusions:
- Imaging is essential for a thorough diagnosis and management of female reproductive disorders.
- Further research is required to establish the reliability, risks, and benefits of novel comprehensive imaging techniques.
- Integrating advanced imaging can enhance the understanding and treatment of infertility.
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