What does a routine gynecological examination include?

Nowadays, women sit in offices to work every day, and long-term sitting in the office poses a hidden danger to women's health. Therefore, it is very necessary for women to have regular gynecological examinations. A gynecological examination is a comprehensive examination of a woman's body, which can thoroughly detect whether there are any health risks inside the woman's body. There are many items in routine gynecological examinations. So what does a routine gynecological examination include?

1. General physical examination, including measurement of body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, height and weight, internal medicine, etc.

2. Vaginal examination: normal vaginal secretions should be egg white or white paste-like, odorless and in small quantities. If there are any abnormalities, the patient will experience symptoms such as burning sensation or itching, and should report to the doctor in time.

3. Examination of the vulva: This examination is mainly to observe the development of the vulva. If necessary, the doctor will ask the patient to hold his breath downward to see if the uterus has prolapsed or urinary incontinence.

4. Examination of the uterus and its appendages. A normal uterus is inverted pear-shaped and of medium hardness. The appendages refer to the ovaries and fallopian tubes. This examination is mainly to see whether they are healthy.

5. Cervical examination: A normal cervix has bulges around it and a hole in the middle. Under normal circumstances, there will be no itching or pain during the examination. If erosion is found, a cervical anti-cancer scraping cytology examination should be performed. This examination is very important for diagnosing precancerous lesions of the cervix.

6. Triple examination, which is a combined examination of the vagina, abdomen and rectum, can check for lesions such as the posterior uterine wall and rectouterine pouch. It is suitable for patients with no sexual history, vaginal atresia, etc. who are not suitable for bimanual examination.

The above are the items of routine gynecological examination for women. Gynecological examination can conduct detailed examination of women's uterus, ovaries, etc. If any abnormality is found, timely treatment will be provided. It is very important for women to go to a regular hospital for professional gynecological examination every year.