What should I pay attention to during a gynecological examination?

Nowadays, some diseases such as uterine fibroids, cervical erosion, ovarian cysts, etc. have become common diseases that endanger women's health. Many women often do not pay attention to them when the condition is relatively mild. When they find themselves seriously unwell, they go for a check-up and find that the disease has become very serious and may even have become malignant. Therefore, women should pay attention to regular gynecological examinations to achieve early detection and early treatment. So, what should you pay attention to during a gynecological examination?

1. Choose the right time

Gynecological examinations are not performed during menstruation because the cervix is ​​slightly dilated and the endometrium is wounded. During examination, bacteria can easily be introduced and cause or aggravate inflammation of reproductive organs such as the endometrium and fallopian tubes. If not handled properly, it can also cause long-term low back pain, abdominal pain and other problems. In addition, in a small number of people, endometrial fragments shed during menstruation may be squeezed into the uterine muscle wall, fallopian tubes, and even the pelvic cavity during gynecological examinations, causing endometriosis and gradually worsening dysmenorrhea.

2. Prohibition of sexual intercourse between husband and wife

The couple should refrain from sexual intercourse the day before a gynecological examination, because sexual intercourse will affect the vaginal environment, and residual semen will be mixed in the extracted biopsy samples, confusing some abnormal cells and thus affecting the examination results.

3. Vaginal douching is prohibited

Vaginal douching should be prohibited before a gynecological examination because it will wash away some potential positive cells that may only be detected through sampling. The vulva can be cleaned with clean water the day before the examination.

4. Avoid using vaginal medications

Vaginal medications should be avoided before a gynecological examination as they may affect the biopsy samples and the examination results.

5. Learn to calm down

Many people are nervous, shy and fearful before a gynecological examination. The reason for this is that, in addition to having to expose their private parts to the doctor and answer embarrassing questions, some people are also worried that the examination will cause harm. In fact, there is no need to be nervous, and gynecological examinations are not scary.

Generally, it is best to conduct a gynecological examination within two or three days after the end of menstruation. At this time, the examination of fibroids, cysts, etc. can be more accurate. Also, be careful not to feel shy because it is a private part examination, which may lead to a reluctance to seek medical treatment. Women should take care of themselves and do regular check-ups.