How long after TCT can I have sex?

Nowadays, many female friends go to the hospital to check TCT, which is the health check of the cervix. There are still some things to pay attention to. Generally, it is best to avoid menstruation and it is best not to have sexual intercourse within a week. There is no need to wash the vagina. The following will explain to you the health education knowledge related to TCT examination.

1. How long after TCT test can I have sex?

Generally speaking, when doing vaginal or transvaginal cervical sampling, you should pay attention to the following issues:

1. Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before the TCT test.

2. Do not wash the vagina or use vaginal suppositories, or perform vaginal examination within 24-48 hours before the TCT test.

3. If there is inflammation, treat it first and then do TCT test to avoid affecting the diagnosis results.

4. TCT testing is best done during the non-menstrual period. The test will not affect sexual intercourse, but for safety reasons, it is best to have sex one week later.

2. TCT Inspection Method

1. Use TCT professional sampler to collect cervical cell samples.

2. Unlike basic cell acid-fast staining, TCT testing involves inserting the sample into a bottle containing cell storage fluid for immersion.

3. When doing TCT examination, use an automatic cell analyzer to separate and filter the sample to reduce the residues of blood, mucus and inflamed tissue.

4. Microscope examination and diagnosis during TCT examination.

3. Common Problems in TCT Inspection

1. Cervical TCT examination should be performed during the menstrual period, preferably within 3-7 days after the end of the menstrual period.

2. Couples should not have sex two days after checking the cervical TCT to prevent semen from remaining in the body and causing misdiagnosis.

3. There is no need to wash the vagina the day before the TCT test, and vaginal suppositories cannot be used. Vaginal examination for women should be done after the cervical TCT test.

4. If you have gynecological inflammation, you should wait until the symptoms are healed before doing a cervical TCT test to avoid inaccurate test results.

5. Single women should not undergo TCT testing to avoid damaging the hymen.

The above is about the method and common problems of TCT examination for women. In fact, this method is relatively accurate for checking some gynecological diseases and cervical cancer. The method is also simple. Common problems must be avoided carefully. Avoiding menstruation or gynecological diseases must be treated in advance. It is generally not recommended for single women to do TCT examination.