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Fact Sheet
Know Your Ultrasound
Scan Series – 4

Are You Having Infertility ?

Normal Uterus on Ultrasound

· Uterus is a pear shaped reproductive organ in a female of
size 7cm in length and 4 cm in width in the reproductive age
group.
· Its size varies with the age and parity of the women.
· Uterus has a body, cervix and two fallopian tubes one on
each side.
· It is either Anteverted (tilting forwards) or Retroverted (tilting
backwards).
· On USG uterine relation to surrounding organs like ovaries,
bladder and bowels can be assessed.
· Cervix as seen on USG with a clear layer of mucus in the
cervical canal is a favourable sign reecting good level of oestrogen production.
· Important aspect of fertility scan is the examination of the endometrium in the
assessment of endometrial receptivity based on the appearance like triple layer with the
minimum thickness of 7mm and increased blood ow on colour doppler studies.
· On the 2nd day of menstrual cycle i.e. D2 endometrial lining is thin as most of it is
shed.
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· On the 9 day of menstrual cycle i.e. D9 the triple layer pattern is seen due to gradual
increase in thickness of the endometrium due to the effect of the hormone called
oestrogen.
· On the 21st day of the menstrual cycle i.e. D21 the endometrial lining is homogenous
and thick due to the effect of the hormone called progesterone.

For Infertility Related Queries, Contact

Director - Dr (Col) Pankaj Talwar, VSM
i - Consult, a Subsidary of ARTech
+91 9810790063 +91 8287883005 pankaj_1310@yahoo.co. in
visit
Manipal Hospital - Palam Vihar, Sector 6 Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075 www.drpankajtalwar.com