Things to note during routine gynecological examinations

As we all know, with the changes in lifestyle and environment, the harm to physical health is becoming more and more serious, so it is very necessary to do a good job in disease prevention. Among all the preventive methods, regular physical examinations are an important one that cannot be ignored. So, what are the things to pay attention to during routine gynecological examinations? Let’s find out together.

Routine gynecological examinations include: bimanual gynecological examination, electronic colposcopy, gynecological ultrasound examination, vaginal B-ultrasound examination, etc.

Precautions

1. On the day of a routine gynecological examination, you should wear clothes that are convenient for examination. A skirt of moderate length is the best choice.

The examination should be done away from the menstrual period, and it is best to choose the period between the end of menstruation and before ovulation.

2. Take a shower the night before a routine gynecological examination. Do not wash the inside of the vagina within 24 hours before the examination, as this will wash away abnormal secretions and some potential cancer cells that may be detected through biopsy, affecting the doctor's correct diagnosis.

3. Do not have sex the night before the examination, because the man’s semen and the spermicide on the condom may appear in the test sample the next day, interfering with the doctor’s judgment.

4. Do not use any vaginal medication the night before a routine gynecological examination. Any medicine for treating vaginal infection or lubricant will affect the test sample, cover abnormal cells, and affect the test results. The leucorrhea sample should be sent for examination immediately after being collected by the gynecologist without delay.

5. Preparation before gynecological examination. You need to find out which day the gynecologist you want to see is available, whether he or she has outpatient clinics in the morning or afternoon, and be sure to remember the days when your menstruation ended in the past three months. Keep a notebook in your bag and record the date, content, and doctor's instructions of the examination. Try not to go for a gynecological examination during menstruation. Ensure personal hygiene before the examination. You can take a shower, but do not rinse the vagina within 24 hours to avoid washing away abnormal secretions. Also, if you feel the urge to urinate before the test, be sure to go to the bathroom. A full bladder can interfere with the examination.

The above is an introduction to the precautions for routine gynecological examinations. What needs to be reminded here is that the incidence of female infertility is getting higher and higher, which is related to women's irregular physical examinations. Therefore, for the sake of physical health and smooth childbirth, women need to have regular physical examinations and pay attention to developing good living habits.