In addition to the rich and colorful life of modern people, there is also a lot of pressure, whether it is competition pressure at work or various aspects from the family, they are all constrained by many things that cannot be explained clearly, especially modern women, who also bear the responsibility of emotions and pregnancy. Therefore, many women have routine physical examinations every year or half a year. So, how to do gynecological routine examinations?
How to do gynecological routine examination
1. Pelvic examination, including examination of the size, shape, and position of the external genitalia, vagina, cervix, and uterus, as well as examination of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
2. Routine vaginal discharge examination, including testing for the US military, trichomonas, vaginal cleanliness, and bacterial vaginosis.
3. Vaginal ultrasound examination, a new gynecological examination technology, is mainly used for endometrial diseases, cervical diseases, and early pregnancy embryo development.
4. Cervical scraping examination. Cervical scraping refers to taking a small amount of cell samples from the cervix of the uterus and examining them under a microscope for any abnormalities.
5. Breast examination. Breast X-ray computerized near-infrared scanning is currently the latest instrument that uses infrared imaging methods to detect lesions that are not visible to the naked eye.
6. Menstrual abnormalities. Check for abnormalities in menstrual cycle, menstrual flow, color, texture, and systemic lesions.
Which symptoms require gynecological examination
1. Vaginal bleeding: is the most common gynecological symptom. The bleeding site can come from the vagina, cervix, uterus, etc., but regardless of where the bleeding comes from, except for normal menstruation, it is called vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can be caused by trauma or foreign objects, improper use of hormones, and systemic diseases can also lead to vaginal bleeding.
2. Abnormal vaginal discharge: Normal vaginal discharge appears as a white paste or egg white like substance, highly viscous without any odor, and in small quantities. If vaginitis, cervicitis, or malignant transformation of internal reproductive tract tissue occurs, vaginal discharge will significantly increase, with changes in appearance or accompanied by odor.
3. Lower abdominal pain: It is often caused by gynecological diseases, and various gynecological conditions should be considered according to the nature and characteristics of lower abdominal pain. Acute and severe conditions such as ectopic pregnancy and corpus luteum rupture can cause lower abdominal pain, which should be taken seriously.
4. External genital itching: Itching often occurs sporadically and can be persistent, usually worsening at night. External genital itching is caused by various lesions. When the symptoms are severe, patients often feel restless and even affect their daily life and work.
5. Lower abdominal mass: The lump may come from the uterus or adnexa. Lower abdominal masses can be seen in diseases such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian chocolate cysts, or ovarian tumors. When the lump enlarges, it can be felt by touching the abdomen, and in severe cases, it can be identified from the appearance.
Because the body structure of women is more complex, and due to the needs of pregnancy and childbirth, all aspects of the body need to maintain a healthy and stable state. Therefore, women need to maintain the habit of regular physical examinations. At the same time, they also need to understand the various basis for testing their physical health. Once any abnormalities are found, they need to go to the hospital in a timely manner to investigate the cause and receive timely treatment to avoid the spread of the disease.
