What examinations should be done before uterine curettage?

Curettage is a common gynecological surgery, not only for incomplete abortion, but also for the treatment of other gynecological diseases. Curettage is very harmful to the body, and you need to take good care of your body after the operation. When women undergo curettage, they must choose a regular and professional hospital, and they need to do relevant preoperative examinations before the operation. So what examinations should be done before curettage?

What kind of examinations should be done before uterine curettage?

1. Routine examination of leucorrhea

The main purpose is to rule out gynecological inflammation. When a woman is pregnant, the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina will be unbalanced, the immunity will decrease, and vaginitis is very likely to occur. The uterus that nurtures the fetus is connected to the vagina through the cervical canal. If necessary examinations and treatments are not performed before the abortion operation, pathogens may be brought directly into the uterine cavity, leading to various inflammations. For example, in cases of endometritis, patients may experience high fever and abdominal pain, and severe cases may even be life-threatening.

2. Ultrasound examination

B-ultrasound examination is to determine the size of the gestational sac in order to judge the difficulty of the operation and determine the surgical method. It can also rule out ectopic pregnancy, because if it is an ectopic pregnancy, it can easily cause heavy bleeding and endanger life.

3. Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram is done to determine the health of the heart, as a weak heart will only be able to tolerate surgery to a limited extent.

4. Routine blood test

A routine blood test is done to identify any sexually transmitted diseases to prevent them from progressing.

Precautions before uterine curettage surgery

1. Do not eat or drink before surgery. Curettage is usually performed under anesthesia, so please note that you should not eat or drink water within 6 hours before the operation. Try to keep your diet light the night before the operation to avoid adverse effects on the operation.

2. Do not hold urine before surgery. Patients should be careful to empty their bladders before surgery and are not allowed to hold urine.

3. Maintain personal hygiene before surgery. Patients should maintain good personal hygiene and wear clean underwear the night before surgery to prevent bacterial infection during the operation.

4. Avoid sexual intercourse before surgery. Patients should refrain from sexual intercourse for one week before surgery.

5. Measure body temperature before surgery. If the body temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius twice before surgery, it is recommended to postpone the surgery.

6. Perform examination before surgery. It is best for patients to undergo appropriate gynecological examinations before surgery. If they are in poor physical health, it is recommended to postpone the surgery. Wait until your health is better before having surgery. In addition, patients with ovarian dysfunction and infertility are advised to undergo surgery before the onset of menstruation or within 12 hours of the onset of menstruation.