How much do you know about gynecological examinations?

With the high incidence of gynecological diseases, more and more women are beginning to pay attention to gynecological examinations to detect and treat diseases in a timely manner. So what specific items do women need to check in a gynecological examination?

What items are checked during a gynecological examination?

1. Routine gynecological examination: including examination of the size, shape, position of the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, as well as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

2. Routine examination of leucorrhea: including examination for fungi, Trichomonas, vaginal cleanliness and bacterial vaginosis.

3. Vaginal B-ultrasound examination: New gynecological examination technology is mainly used for the diagnosis of endometrial diseases, cervical diseases, uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors, and the examination of embryonic development in early pregnancy.

4. Cervical smear examination: Cervical smear is currently the simplest and most effective diagnostic method for widespread screening of cervical cancer. TCT is a more accurate method for cancer screening than cervical smear.

5. Breast examination: Breast transillumination computer near-infrared scanning is the latest instrument for breast examination. It uses near-infrared camera method to detect many lesions that are invisible to the naked eye. It is convenient, efficient and painless.

6. Is menstruation normal? If menstruation is irregular, it may lead to infertility and requires menstruation regulation. However, scanty menstruation may lead to miscarriage after pregnancy and also requires conditioning.

When should I have a gynecological examination?

1. If you have already had sexual intercourse, it is recommended to have a check-up once a year, and the longest period should not exceed 2-3 years.

2. People over the age of 20 should undergo a professional check-up once a year, regardless of whether they have had sex or not. Middle-aged women should increase the frequency of check-ups because this period is the peak period for reproductive system tumors and regular screening is required.

3. Avoid checking during menstruation. It is best to do it within one week after menopause. At this time, the cervix is ​​in the open stage, which makes it easier for doctors to understand and judge more accurately. The test results at other times are not as accurate as during this period.