Who should have a gynecological examination?
- Women aged 30 and over should start getting regular checkups every year.
- Sexually active women of all ages for cervical cancer screening
- Women who have abnormal menstrual symptoms, such as severe menstrual cramps, irregular periods, or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
How should I prepare for the examination?
- Clean your genitals as usual, but do not douche.
- Can check after the menstrual cycle has end.
- Urinate before the examination so that you do not feel the need to urinate during the internal examination.
- If you have never had an examination and feel embarrassed, you can inform the staff to request an examination with a female obstetrician.
Will the internal examination hurt?
The internal examination does not take long, and the gynecologist will select the appropriate examination tools for each patient’s body.
What are the methods of internal examination?
On external examination, the doctor will observe if there are any unusual characteristics.
- Speculum examination , also known as a duck’s beak, is an instrument used to open the vagina, allowing the doctor to clearly examine เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย the vagina and cervix to see if there is any abnormal vaginal discharge. In this step, the doctor will use the instrument to collect cells from the cervix to be analyzed in the lab.
- Manual Examination: The obstetrician will use a gloved finger to insert inside the uterus to feel the size of the uterus and ovaries or if there is any tenderness in the pelvic area.
- Ultrasound examination: If the doctor is suspicious and wants a more detailed examination, the doctor may use an ultrasound machine to help examine and see images of the organs in the pelvis.