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Radiological Profile of Ultrasonography in First Trimester Bleeding
R Sindhuja1, T Shriram2, K Cibi3
1Post Graduate, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Ultrasonography effectively diagnoses first-trimester bleeding causes. This imaging tool is crucial for identifying conditions like threatened or missed abortions and ectopic pregnancies, ensuring timely obstetric care.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Radiology
- Fetal Medicine
Background:
- First-trimester bleeding affects nearly 25% of pregnancies.
- Causes range from benign to severe obstetric complications.
- Early diagnosis is critical for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate ultrasonographic findings in women with first-trimester bleeding.
- To assess the radiological profile of early pregnancy complications using ultrasound.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive cross-sectional study of 88 pregnant women with bleeding.
- Transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography used for evaluation.
- Assessed fetal viability, crown-rump length, pregnancy location, and Doppler findings.
Main Results:
- Fetal cardiac activity detected in 83% of cases.
- Intrauterine pregnancies: 86.4%; ectopic pregnancies: 13.6%.
- Most common diagnoses: threatened abortion (37.5%) and missed abortion (21.6%).
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonography is essential for diagnosing first-trimester bleeding.
- Provides accurate, non-invasive assessment for timely obstetric intervention.
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