Can I eat breakfast before a gynecological examination?

Married women are more likely to suffer from gynecological diseases than unmarried women. Therefore, they should go for regular gynecological examinations to understand their physical condition in a timely manner. So can you eat breakfast before a gynecological examination? The answer is yes. Because gynecological examination does not involve blood tests, it can be done after breakfast. Next, the editor will tell you what is included in a gynecological examination. Let everyone know in detail whether you can eat breakfast before a gynecological examination.

1. Vulva examination: observe the development of the vulva, the amount and distribution of pubic hair. In a normal vulva, the pubic hair is distributed in a triangular shape with the tips pointing downward. There are no ulcers, dermatitis, growths or hypopigmentation in the perineum. The mucosa around the urethral opening is light pink and free of growths. If necessary, the doctor will ask the patient to hold his breath and look for bulging of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls, uterine prolapse, or urinary incontinence. Any abnormalities will be recorded in detail.

2. Vaginal examination: Use a speculum for examination. Be gentle and try to avoid bleeding caused by friction. The normal vaginal wall mucosa is light pink in color, with wrinkles, and without ulcers, growths, cysts, vaginal septum, double vagina or other congenital malformations. Normal vaginal discharge is egg white-like or white paste, has no fishy smell, and is in small amounts, but increases during ovulation and pregnancy. If there are abnormalities, the patient may experience local itching, burning sensation, etc.

3. Cervical examination: A normal cervix has bulges around the edges and a hole in the middle. The shape of the navel for non-pregnant women is round, while that for pregnant women is "I"-shaped, tough, flesh-red, and has a smooth surface. If the examination is normal, it means that it is light, of medium quality, without itching or pain, etc. If abnormalities are found, the degree of erosion, the extent of cervical hypertrophy, and the size and location of the growth will be described in detail.

4. Examination of the uterus and its appendages: B-ultrasound or color ultrasound can be used for observation at this time.

Gynecological examination is very important for women. Never avoid seeing a doctor because you are shy or afraid of seeing a doctor. However, a gynecological examination requires that you cannot have sex for 3 to 7 days after your menstrual period ends. If you are doing a color ultrasound, you must accumulate urine before doing it. In addition, female compatriots should also pay attention to their daily hygiene, keep the vagina clean every day, and change underwear frequently, so as to avoid gynecological diseases.