A single woman warns: Before a gynecological checkup, you must abstain from sex, otherwise it will be very embarrassing

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Sisters! The day before you go for a gynecological checkup, you must abstain from sex! It's so embarrassing! P

It was the first time I had a checkup, so I didn't know much about it. I went to a bar the day before the checkup, had a little drink, and then had an affair and had sex with someone.

I got up the next day and went for the test. The result! After the checkup while I was sorting out my clothes, the doctor suddenly told me that I'd better do it again next time, that I should abstain from sex before the gynecological exam, and that I should clean up even if I had intercourse.

After hearing the doctor's words, I froze for a few seconds before reacting and instantly wanted to find a hole in the ground, it was so embarrassing! The first thing I did was to get a new one! The doctor was able to tell from the test whether or not I had had intercourse.

When it comes to gynecological exams, many women's subconscious reaction is to refuse. But no matter what, gynecological examination is still very important for early detection of gynecological diseases. If you don't do the examination because you are afraid, you may delay the disease, so what examination items should be done? Is there anything to pay attention to? Today to explain to you one by one.

I. Why do women resist having gynecological exams?

According to the China Reproductive Health Study 2022, 70% of the more than 3,100 women interviewed had gynecological symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles and abnormal pubic and leukorrhea. However, only 57.5% of women chose to seek medical attention for this reason. Of these, 64.4% were diagnosed with a gynecological condition.

This shows that gynecological diseases are common in women, but not many choose to seek medical care. Why are women so resistant to gynecological examinations?

Dr. Gu Zhongyi, a gynecologist at Shanghai Changhai Hospital, said that gynecological examinations require a special position, requiring women to take off their pants and spread their legs. The company's main goal is to provide a comprehensive range of products and services to the public. It can be said that for women, this is both psychological and physical torture.

Gu Zhongyi also mentioned that during gynecological exams, both doctors and patients tend to focus on the disease, making it difficult to take into account emotions. This can make the patient's experience worse and can even lead to resistance.

So how can we eliminate this fear in women?

Beijing Union Hospital gynecologist Tong Jiali said that many women are actually resistant to gynecological examinations because of their fear of the unknown.

Two, no matter how embarrassing, these 4 gynecological exams are recommended

It is generally recommended that women have a gynecological exam once a year, but women with severe dysmenorrhea, vulvar itching, and lower abdominal pain, even if it has not been a year, should go to the hospital for a checkup, and these 4 exams are the ones to focus on.

1. Sex hormone 6

The sex hormone 6 test helps doctors determine endocrine disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding and polycystic ovaries, and is a very important item for diagnosing the condition.

2. White belt examination

Many gynecological diseases have abnormal white belt symptoms, and the examination of the white belt can detect a series of microbial infections such as mold, trichomonas, and bacteria.

3. Gynecological ultrasound

B ultrasound can screen for female genital morphology, pelvic inflammation and tubal effusion, and can also detect uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and ovarian tumors.

4. TCT

TCT is a biopsy of cells from the cervical opening, which can detect early cervical lesions in a timely manner and is one of the main methods to prevent and treat cervical cancer.

3. Teach you to read the gynecological examination report sheet

After the examination, there will be various values on the sheet, and many people are dizzy when facing these numbers, how exactly should the gynecological examination sheet be read?

Refer to the following chart for interpretation of white belt values:

A normal result of ultrasound should be no significant abnormalities in the uterus/bilateral adnexa. There is usually no need to worry too much if anterior or posterior uterine position is present. When the results show the words uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic effusion, or adenomyosis, then it is important to consult a specialist.

A normal TCT result indicates that no special treatment is needed. If there is an abnormality or a positive HPV infection, further cervical biopsies, etc., are needed to investigate whether cervical cancer is present.

4. How long should I abstain from sex before a gynecological exam?

It is generally recommended not to have intercourse for at least 24 hours before the gynecological examination, so as to avoid semen affecting the vaginal environment and to ensure the accuracy of the results.

In addition to abstinence before a gynecological examination, the following points should also be noted:

Gynecologic exams are very necessary for women, and if you don't have one because you are afraid, you may delay your condition. Girls don't worry and be afraid, relax your mind and cooperate well with the doctor for the examination to help your health more.