When is the best time to check leucorrhea?

In our lives, some married women may suffer from gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. To confirm the disease, we must not only check the symptoms of the female body, but also go to the hospital for a gynecological examination. There are many gynecological examinations that women need to undergo, including leucorrhea examination. Gynecological examinations are different from men's examinations because they need to be performed at the right time. So when is the best time to check leucorrhea?

Generally, leucorrhea can be checked during the menstrual period, but if vaginal douching is necessary, it is recommended to check again after 3-7 days to avoid affecting the test results. In addition, do not have sex 3-5 days before the consultation and be patient. Underwear, towels, bed sheets and other items should be washed and dried separately, and disinfected. Eat a light diet, do not scratch when it itches, do not use hot water, and do not use soap or other irritating items.

Routine examination of leucorrhea generally includes 5 items

1. Vaginal pH

The normal vaginal pH value is between 4 and 4.5, which is weakly acidic and can prevent pathogenic bacteria from multiplying in the vagina. The pH value of candidal vaginitis can be within this range. When suffering from trichomonas or bacterial vaginitis, the pH value of leucorrhea rises and can be greater than 5 to 6.

2. Vaginal cleanliness

It is generally divided into four degrees. Generally, degrees I and II are normal, while degrees III and IV indicate vaginitis, that is, a large number of white blood cells or bacteria can be seen in the secretion picture.

3. Microbiological examination

There will generally be items such as fungi, Trichomonas, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If present, the result will be indicated as “+”, and if not, it will be indicated as “-”.

4. Amine test

The leucorrhea of ​​patients with bacterial vaginosis may have a fishy odor, which is caused by the amines in the leucorrhea being volatilized after being alkalized by potassium hydroxide.

5. Clue cells

Clue cells are the most sensitive and specific sign of bacterial vaginosis. Clinicians can make a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis based on a positive amine test and the presence of clue cells.

In fact, whether it is a leucorrhea examination or other types of gynecological examinations, you must pay attention to the time of the examination and avoid the menstrual period. For friends who already have gynecological diseases, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time. In daily life, they should also pay attention to their lower body care and wash and change their underwear frequently.