Ultrasound diagnosis

Ultrasound studies at the PERSONA ICCR are conducted at a highly professional level using the most advanced expert class equipment that has no analogues in the country.

Ultrasound diagnosis services (ultrasound)

• ultrasound of the pelvic organs
• Breast ultrasound
• Folliculometry
• Ultrasound of early pregnancy
• Fetal Doppler
• Ultrasound screening of trimester I, II and III
• fetal ultrasound in 3D and 4D mode with CD recording
• Thyroid ultrasound
• Ultrasound of the kidneys and adrenal glands
• ultrasound of the bladder
• Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen)
• Ultrasound of the scrotum
• ultrasound of the prostate gland

Folliculometry - ultrasound monitoring of the ovaries during one or several menstrual cycles. The method of folliculometry is used to dynamically assess the state of the ovaries and endometrium. It allows to track the maturation of follicles, to identify the dominant follicle, the time of ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum during one cycle. The state of the endometrium, its dimensions for subsequent attachment and implantation of the fertilized egg are also evaluated.

What do we conduct folliculometry for?

• determination of the most favorable day for conception.
• assessment of ovarian health
• diagnosis of disorders of folliculogenesis and menstrual cycle.
• control of hormonal levels.
• identification of pathologies of the female genital organs (cystic formations, fibroids, etc.).
• control of the probability of conceiving twins in a situation if there have already been multiple pregnancies in history.
• assessment of endometrial status for successful implantation of a fertilized egg.
• control diagnosis during ovulation stimulation and in vitro fertilization.
• evaluation of the results of taking the drugs during treatment.

When is folliculometry conducted?

• infertility (inability to become pregnant for more than a year, provided that the couple has a regular sex life and does not use any methods of contraception);
• hormonal disorders (anovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome, luteal phase deficiency, and others);
• when stimulating ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome and other conditions;
• in preparation for intrauterine insemination (artificial insemination with a sperm of a husband or donor);
• during IVF for the selection of eggs.

Doppler sonography is the study of blood flow in the fetal, umbilical and uterine vessels. According to the results of Doppler ultrasound, the state of the uteroplacental blood flow is determined, which makes it possible to assess the prenatal state of the child (whether the child receives enough oxygen and nutrients, does not lag behind in development).

Indications for Doppler:

• on the mother’s side (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, vascular system, gestosis)
• on the part of the fetus (multiple pregnancy, low water, intrauterine growth retardation, premature maturation of the placenta)
• burdened history (information received from a woman about previous pregnancies - fetal fetal death, intrauterine growth retardation, preeclampsia).

Ultrasound screening during pregnancy can detect 80-98% of fetuses with certain anatomical defects. The method involves at least 3 studies during pregnancy: at 11-12 weeks, at 18-20 and 30-32 weeks.

 

Ultrasound screening for a period of 11-12 weeks:

• allows to identify serious defects in fetal development: Down syndrome, omphalocele, gastroschysi, cystic hygroma, etc.

• the main feature in the calculation of risks is the width of the cervical transparency, or collar space (estimated subcutaneous fluid located on the back of the fetal neck).

• blood flow in the venous duct is also evaluated (disruption of its waveform is present in 80% of fetuses with Down syndrome) and nasal bone (which is not detected by ultrasound in 75% of fetuses with Down syndrome).

 

Ultrasound screening at weeks 18-20 and 30-32:

• at a period of 18-20 weeks, the study makes it possible to identify most of the gross abnormalities in the anatomical structure of the fetus (brain and spinal cord defects, gross heart and kidney defects, defects in the formation of limbs, etc.). Many of them are not subject to therapy and are a medical indication for induced abortion.

• at stage 30-32 weeks, ultrasound screening of the fetus can reveal anomalies of minor anatomical severity (heart defects, narrowing of the urinary tract, etc.). Most of them are subject to surgical treatment after childbirth.

At the same time, we recommend to undergo dopplerography, which allows to diagnose violations of placental blood flow and prevent fetal hypoxia and placental insufficiency.

Laboratory research

One of the main activities of the PERSONA ICCR is to conduct a full range of clinical and laboratory studies. Laboratory diagnosis helps a specialist to make an accurate diagnosis and give correct medical recommendations, and in the case of ART programs, select the appropriate stimulation protocol.

Our laboratory is equipped with the most advanced equipment, which allows you to get results quickly and minimize the risk of error.

• all types of laboratory blood tests

• all types of urine laboratory tests

• bacteriological examination of biological fluids

• PCR studies

• ELISA research

• Electrolysis research

• smear from the urethra

• smear on the degree of purity

• smear amniotic fluid

• oncocytology

• measurement of the AMH * level (antimullers hormone - the most informative indicator of a woman's ovarian reserve)

• semen examination (morphology, MAR test, DNA fragmentation, etc.)

• cytogenetic studies (karyotyping), including the study of abortion material (chorionic villi, placenta)

• Shuvarsky's test (test for immunological compatibility of partners)

 

* EXCLUSIVE OFFER – measuremet of AMH level within one hour

Our laboratory works for you on:

Mon.-Fri. - from 8.00 to 13.00

Sat - from 8.00 to 11.00

* Most of the test results are prepared with a day.

** The results of cito-studies are prepared within one hour.

*** Urine analysis is accepted until 11.00

Ejaculate examination (spermogram)

Mon – Fri From 8.00 to 18.00

Sat - from 8.00 to 13.00

Results until 20.00 at the same day.

* Saturday test results -ready on Monday.