Can I do a gynecological examination 2 days after my period ends?

It is generally not recommended to have a gynecological examination two days after the menstrual period ends. Because just two days after the menstrual period, sometimes there may be a small amount of blood in the vagina or cervix that has not been completely discharged. If you do a gynecological examination, such as TCT or HPV virus testing, it may affect the interpretation of the test results. It is best to have a gynecological examination 3 to 4 days after the menstrual period is over. The examination at that time is generally not prone to contamination and the results will be more accurate.

The practical significance of gynecological examination

Although it is repeatedly emphasized that all women should have a gynecological examination every year, according to a survey report, many women still do not pay enough attention to this matter. Only 49.69% of women "have a gynecological examination every year", and 50.31% of women have a gynecological examination more than once a year. Many women have psychological barriers to gynecological examinations. 57.97% of women have varying degrees of fear of gynecological examinations, of which 4.97% feel "very afraid" and 39.54% feel "a little afraid".

The female reproductive organs include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina, and many gynecological diseases occur here. With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in living habits, female tumors have shown a significant trend of younger age. For example, breast cancer, which used to occur only in people aged 50, now often occurs in young women around 35 years old. In gynecological examinations of married women, 50% to 60% have varying degrees of vaginitis and cervicitis. If not diagnosed and treated in time, the probability of cervicitis developing into cervical cancer is 7 times that of ordinary people. It takes 6 to 8 years for cervical cancer to develop from early inflammation to malignant lesions. If this period of time is properly utilized, modern scientific methods can completely detect the lesions, and the cure rate of early cervical cancer can reach 100%.

According to a survey organized by the World Health Organization: one-third of cancers can be prevented, one-third of cancers can be cured if discovered in the early stages, and one-third of cancers can relieve pain and increase life. Common diseases such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and uterine fibroids can be detected and treated early through routine physical examinations. For this reason, gynecological examinations are an indispensable "talisman" for women.