Are there abnormalities in blood flow with specific conditions?
Yes, in polycystic ovary syndrome there is usually an increase in blood flow in the central part of the ovary (stroma) which reflects the local disturbance in growth hormones. Also the blood flow to the uterus is frequently poor which may explain the high miscarriage rate with this condition. With uterine fibroids there is usually an increase in blood flow and the higher the flow the greater the chance of fibroids growing. With ovarian cysts, a high internal flow indicates an increased risk of malignancy. Return to the list of our services Interventional Ultrasound: 1. Amniocentesis Inside the uterus, amniotic fluid surrounds and protects your baby. The main source of amniotic fluid is fetal urine. By analyzing a small sample of amniotic fluid, we can learn many things. For example, amniotic fluid studies can detect conditions such as Down syndrome, trisomy 18, trisomy 13 and other genetic abnormalities. Your doctor and genetic counselor will explain the conditions that can and cannot
