Objective of study: Summary of findings on possibilities of ultrasound examination of the uterus and ovaries. Design: Review. Setting: Gynaecological and Obstetric Clinic First Medical Faculty Charles University and General Faculty Hospital Prague 2, Apolináøská 18. Material and methods: Processing of data in the literature on possibilities of gynaecological ultrasound examination. Conclusions: Ultrasound examination is an indispensible part in the diagnosis of pathological conditions of the uterus and ovaries.

        Key words: gynaecological ultrasound examination, diagnosis of pathological conditions, uterus, ovaries