What is the Process of a Gynecological Internal Examination?
Internal examination for pregnant women should be performed 3 to 7 days after menstruation. It mainly involves the examination of the vagina and cervix, and it is generally not recommended for unmarried women who have not had sexual intercourse. During the examination, apart from examining the external genitalia, the vagina and cervix will also be checked, and relevant examinations of the appendages will be performed.
1. Preparation mainly involves examining reproductive organs such as the vagina and cervix. It is best to perform the examination 3 to 7 days after menstruation. Before the examination, the woman should lie on the examination table, remove her underwear, and place her feet properly. Then, the doctor will wear a finger cot to examine your vagina and cervix. With the other hand, the doctor will press on your abdomen to check if the uterus has enlarged.
2. The external genitalia examination focuses on checking if there are any abnormalities in the appearance of the labia majora and minora, as well as the condition of the hair follicles in the skin area where the pubic hair is located. The doctor will look for symptoms such as tumors, inflammation, or genital warts.
3. The vaginal examination involves the doctor wearing a finger cot to assess the condition of the vagina, checking for any signs of inflammation or abnormal vaginal discharge.
4. Cervical examination is similar to vaginal examination. It mainly checks for cervical inflammation, cervical erosion, and other related issues. Cervical smears will also be taken to examine the cervical cells.
5. Bilateral appendage examination refers to the examination of a woman's fallopian tubes and ovaries. Through internal examination, it can be determined if there are any fallopian tube tumors, tenderness, inflammation, or other conditions. However, the specific situation needs to be further evaluated based on B-ultrasound results.
