Which is more uncomfortable, internal examination or vaginal ultrasound?

We all know that internal examination and vaginal ultrasound are different. Internal examination is mainly for pregnant women, while vaginal ultrasound is not only for pregnant women, but also for various women. For pregnant mothers, internal examination seems to be more painful. When internal examination is needed, it means that they are one step closer to the delivery date. Next, let us understand together, which is more painful, internal examination or vaginal ultrasound?

Does vaginal ultrasound hurt?

Vaginal ultrasound is not painful. Vaginal ultrasound is a type of B-ultrasound performed by inserting a B-ultrasound camera into the vagina or duodenum for ultrasonic diagnosis. It is particularly suitable for observing pelvic organs in the lower pelvis. Compared with abdominal B-ultrasound, the images of transvaginal ultrasound are clearer and more realistic, the results are more accurate, and the subject does not need to "hold urine". In this way, you can explore the vagina, cervix, and clearly observe the situation in the uterine cavity. It is painless, and the camera itself is round and contains lubricant, which helps reduce damage to the local mucous membrane. So, vaginal ultrasound is not painful.

Is it painful to have an internal examination during childbirth?

Digital rectal examination (commonly known as anal examination) is one of the necessary ways to observe the progress of labor. Vaginal examination is only performed in the delivery room under strict disinfection and sterilization when the progress of labor is incomplete, there is suspected umbilical cord prolapse, or the presenting part is unclear during anal examination. If the pregnant woman can cooperate well, she will only feel slight discomfort at the anus. During the examination, the pregnant woman should lie flat with her legs bent and spread apart, and push down like she is defecating to relieve the pressure at the anus. When the midwife's left index finger with a finger guard dipped in soapy water gently inserts it into the duodenum, the pregnant woman generally will not feel uncomfortable. An anal examination is very short and only takes a few seconds.

However, in reality, some pregnant women cannot accept anal examination and find it uncomfortable and painful. In order to relieve the discomfort and pain of pregnant women, the progress of delivery is observed by anal examination (vaginal examination when anal examination is unclear) and direct vaginal examination for discussion, observation and comparison. There was no statistical significance between anal examination and internal examination in postpartum infection such as intrauterine infection and perineal wound infection; there was no significant difference in fetal distress and neonatal asphyxia. However, according to surveys, anal examination causes more discomfort and pain to pregnant women than vaginal examination.

The above is a detailed introduction on whether internal examination or vaginal ultrasound is more painful. Generally speaking, if you want to check, it is mainly based on your own health condition. In fact, no matter which one it is, it will cause some pain, which is all normal. As for which method to choose, everyone still needs to choose according to personal situation and doctor's advice, because the two methods test different areas.