Comparison between 3D-transvaginal ultrasound and hysteroscopy in detecting uterine cavity abnormalities

ABSTRACT

Background: unsuspected uterine cavity abnormalities, such as endometrial polyps, small submucous myomas, adhesions, and uterine septum may cause different gynecological complaints such as bleeding and negatively impact chances of success in ART by interfering with implantation or causing spontaneous abortion. Therefore, exclusion of intrauterine pathology is an important step before starting ART and treatment of any discovered lesion may improve ART outcome. The uterine cavity can be evaluated by hysterosalpingography [HSG], transvaginal ultrasound [TVS], sonohysterography [SHG], and hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is the gold standard for investi-gation of the uterine cavity, particularly when pathology is suspected