Medical examinations at the gynecologist’s appointment

It is difficult to find a woman who would not know that she should regularly visit a gynecologist. But, unfortunately, knowledge does not always coincide with our actions. But at the appointment with a gynecologist serious diseases can be detected, timely treatment of which can save a life. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo examination by a female doctor even in cases where there are no obvious complaints.

But many women themselves seek to visit a gynecologist as often as possible, especially in cases where there are the following problems:

- infection or inflammation of the genitals;

- violation of the activity of hormones;

- oncological diagnosis;

- negative consequences of previous operations or diseases (for example, adhesions).

Survey purpose

Some women find the examination procedure that they undergo at the gynecologist’s appointment unpleasant. But it is with the help of a special medical examination that the doctor will be able to obtain the most important data on women's health (the presence or absence of tumor and inflammatory processes, as well as recent hormonal disorders). First of all, the gynecologist draws attention to:

- the presence of inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane and skin;

- structural features of the female genital organs ;

- Signs of oncological restructuring of the female body (papilloma, erosion, etc.);

- on the shapes and sizes of the internal genital organs;

- painful examination for the patient.

The information received at the reception from the gynecologist allows us to make a conclusion about women's health. Thanks to her, the doctor will be able to understand whether there are reasons for a more in-depth and thorough examination

The most common diagnostic examination methods that a woman encounters at a gynecologist's appointment are:

1. Ultrasound investigation carried out using equipment equipped with a special program for the targeted search for specific problems. Ultrasound is completely harmless, it is not associated with dangerous x-ray exposure. With its help, you can detect congenital disorders in the structure of female organs; cysts or tumors; inflammation of the uterus and its appendages; normal or ectopic pregnancy.
2. Colposcopy, with the help of which a dangerous oncological rearrangement of the body is often detected for the first time.
3. A cytological laboratory test to detect the presence of cancer cells.

How to determine if there is a need to go to a gynecologist. It is recommended to do this in the following cases:

• if you are just planning to start a sex life, but have not yet decided on contraception methods and believe that you do not have enough knowledge about possible infections. It is the reception from the gynecologist that will allow you to get the most qualified information on such issues. This will help prevent abortion, infections and their complications;
• only a personal doctor will enable any woman who has sex to be confident in her health. After all, this is the key to a future happy motherhood;
• if you are concerned about any discomfort. If you have any ailments, you must visit a doctor. Inexplicable discharge, pain during intimacy or menstruation; cycle disorders - all this is an occasion to an immediate visit to the gynecologist;
• if you have planned a pregnancy. This is the most important reason for undergoing a detailed medical examination, and not only at the gynecologist.

You should not be afraid that the doctor will consider your questions stupid or frivolous. It is better to remember that the methods of modern medicine can prevent almost any disease. But for this you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.