Can I do an MRI at monthly, on what day of the cycle do

Magnetic resonance imaging is carried out for the diagnosis of many diseases, particularly cancers. The advantage lies in the accuracy of the results, a minimum of contraindications, the simplicity of the procedure. On the question of whether to make an MRI at monthly, experts replied in the affirmative, but the study of certain areas of the data may be unreliable.

What areas can be scanned

MRI is performed at monthly for scanning such area:

1. Brain and spinal cord. There are women who question the safety procedures during the critical days as they believe that the rays from the device act on the pituitary gland. This section highlights some of the brain hormones. Experts say that no cause for concern and the normal secretion of hormones does not stop. Magnetic resonance imaging (or MRI) of the spine during menstruation can also be carried out. Despite the fact that the body is placed in a capsule completely menstrual bleeding on the findings do not affect, because the subject of the research is another area.
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2. Head and neck, thorax - carried out for the diagnosis of thyroid abnormalities, blood vessel, mammary gland, spinal cord and vertebrae at the chest.
3. The abdomen - to study internal organs.

The final decision on carrying out of procedures is up to the expert, considering all the features of a woman, but the obvious contraindication to these areas do not.

MRI pelvic organs in women

Computed tomography (CT) to examine the pelvic organs has been used for decades as one of the most accurate methods of diagnosis.

Pressing question about the procedure in this area during menstruation. Pelvic MRI at monthly spending as possible if:

• during the examination does not apply a contrast agent;
• there are indications for urgent MRI.

testimony

Indications for urgent imaging during critical days are:

• too heavy bleeding in women;
• menstrual disorders, frequent periods or, conversely, to determine the causes of amenorrhea;
• the presence of blood clots in the feces and urine;
• dramatic weight loss without accompanying for this effort;
• constant aching pain in the pelvic area.

dates

Most experts still argue that optimal dates for MRI are considered 7-12 th day of the menstrual cycle.

Though bleeding in the critical days are not a contraindication, but the changes that occur in the body, may influence the findings. These include:

• vasodilation due to hormonal processes;
• swollen lymph nodes;
• isolation, preventing obtain precise data on the state of the vagina and uterus.

Training

Conduct research after preparation. Since the woman is in the supine position for some time in order to prevent leakage of blood is necessary to use pads for heavy discharge.

MRI before the procedure should take care of their own psycho-emotional state - excessive nervousness can cause movements during the study, and this is unacceptable.

Contraindications during menstruation

There are absolute contraindications for the procedure, when it is prohibited in all the days of the cycle and the relative, that is associated with the temporary status of women.

absolute

Absolute contraindications for the diagnosis by MRI are:

• presence in the body of pacemakers and similar devices;
• the presence of foreign particles in the body: the implants and metal fragments, including tattoos with metal;
• first trimester of pregnancy;
• mental disorder - claustrophobia.

When a critical condition women procedure is carried out according to indications defined by the physician.

relative

MRI is performed at monthly, if there is an urgent need, and he is not considered a contraindication period. But the increase in the size of lymph nodes, uterus, blood clots in her vagina and ripening egg may be perceived as an expert tumors or close review of certain areas.

We do not recommend such a study in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The final decision on the diagnosis using magnetic resonance imaging takes the doctor, based on the current state and complaints of women. If possible, the procedure is recommended to transfer at a time when the monthly run. In some cases, the assigned Ultrasound during menstruation.