Normal Early Pregnancy A small "black hole" (the gestation sac) will appear within the lining of the womb. The double decidual sac sign (DDSS) is a useful feature on early pregnancy ultrasound to confirm an early intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) when the yolk sac or embryo is still not visualised . Two concentric rings surrounding an anechoic gestational sac.
1st Trimester Abortion Thick irregular endometrial echoes might be due to: Blood or retained products of conception Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy There are findings on ultrasound that are indicative of possible ectopic pregnancy. Positive findings include an empty uterine cavity , decidual cast a thick echogenic endometrium a pseudo-gestational sac in the presence of beta hCG levels above the discriminatory zone.
Ectopic Pregnancy in Liver
Post D&C Air echoes will confuse and obscure inadequate clearance Might take up to 10 days to clear
Post Partum Uterus The postpartum period begins immediately after the delivery of the infant and placenta and L asts for approximately 6-8 weeks T he reproductive tract anatomically and physiologically returns to the non-pregnant state
Ultrasound Appearance The normal postpartum uterus has a variable sonographic appearance. The endometrial cavity may contain anechoic fluid echogenic material
The postpartum endometrium regenerates at a rapid pace . At day 7 postpartum, endometrial glands are already formed By day 16, the endometrial lining is almost completely restored throughout the uterine cavity, with the exception of the placental bed site