Fertility & Pregnancy Ultrasound in Chennai

Most IUI cycles require two to four monitoring scans, while IVF cycles typically need four to six scans over the stimulation period. The exact number depends on your individual response to medications and how quickly your follicles grow. Scans are spaced closer together as you approach the trigger stage.

Transvaginal ultrasound involves a slim, lubricated probe and is generally not painful — most women describe it as mildly uncomfortable at most. It provides significantly better image quality for fertility assessments than abdominal scanning. If you have concerns, please let us know and we will ensure the experience is as comfortable as possible.

A standard ultrasound evaluates the uterus and ovaries from outside the cavity. Saline infusion sonography involves gently filling the uterine cavity with sterile saline, which separates the walls and provides a much clearer view of the cavity lining. It is particularly useful for detecting polyps, submucosal fibroids, or uterine septae that could affect implantation.

A baseline fertility scan is ideally performed on day 2 or day 3 of your menstrual cycle. At this point, the ovaries are at their resting state, allowing accurate counting of antral follicles (a marker of ovarian reserve) and evaluation of any residual cysts from the previous cycle.

Yes. Dr. Rukkayal personally performs and interprets all scans and is also the physician managing your fertility treatment or pregnancy. This means scan findings are immediately integrated into your care decisions without delays or miscommunication between separate providers.

While 3D/4D scans can produce beautiful images of your baby, they also serve important diagnostic purposes. 3D imaging is particularly valuable for evaluating uterine anomalies (such as a septate or bicornuate uterus) and for detailed assessment of specific foetal structures when a potential abnormality is identified on 2D scanning.

A standard pregnancy involves scans at approximately 6-8 weeks (dating), 11-13 weeks (NT scan), 18-22 weeks (anomaly scan), and 32-36 weeks (growth scan). High-risk pregnancies or those conceived through fertility treatment may require more frequent scans, as determined by your individual clinical needs.

Ultrasound can identify several common causes of difficulty conceiving, including polycystic ovarian morphology, ovarian cysts, fibroids, polyps, endometriomas, hydrosalpinx (blocked tubes with fluid), and uterine structural anomalies. While it does not replace a complete fertility work-up, it is often the single most informative initial investigation.