Annual gynecological examination items for women

Even healthy women need regular maintenance, and as they age, the number of check-ups will increase. Maybe many people go to see a gynecologist every year, but they have never thought about doing a cholesterol test or bone density test. For some diseases, early detection can prevent them in advance, and early detection will be easier to treat. So, what are the items in women’s annual gynecological examination?

Female vaginal examination: The purpose is to detect whether there is any tenderness or mass at the top of the female vaginal vault as early as possible, to find out whether there is any abnormality in the shape of the uterus and ovaries, and to see if there are any manifestations of endometriosis. Pregnant women, especially those in the early stages of pregnancy, do not need to worry and can still undergo this examination. Women who have no sexual experience can switch to rectal examination.

Cervical examination: The purpose is to see if there are any abnormalities or changes in the cervix. It is the first line of defense for detecting cervical cancer. Experts say that cervical smears are generally done. For women over 30 years old, it is best to add a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) test at the same time as the cervical smear. If the result is negative, consider increasing it to once every 2 years.

B-ultrasound examination: B-ultrasound examination is indispensable for women's health check-up. It is not only safe and convenient to examine, but also can examine several common diseases. For example, pelvic B-ultrasound can detect whether there are any deformities of the internal reproductive organs, whether there is blood accumulation, inflammation, or mass in the pelvis, whether there is blockage in the bilateral fallopian tubes, and whether there are uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometrial thickness and other problems.

Routine examination of leucorrhea: The purpose of checking the secretions is to understand whether there is infection with bacteria, trichomonas, fungi and other microorganisms in the vagina. It is generally not recommended for women to clean the vagina by themselves, let alone use lotions, which will cover up the condition.

Breast examination: In addition to self-examination, young women must actively carry out breast B-ultrasound examinations. Women over 35 years old should undergo breast molybdenum target X-ray examinations and combine them with B-ultrasound when necessary.