The future of imaging and assisted reproduction

The clinician has many tools in evaluating the patient with diseases of the reproductive tract: patient history, a thorough examination, an array of serum tests, and several imaging studies. In order to obtain and interpret the appropriate tests, the clinician requires a basic understanding of how each radiologic modality functions and which test will best serve the patient. An intimate knowledge of the anatomy is required to appropriately interpret and apply the results of the test. This chapter reviews the basic principles of radiologic tests, reviews basic female anatomy, and provides information for appropriate imaging modalities for each part of the female genital tract.