Some women are panicky afraid to visit doctors "on the female side" because they consider it somewhat shameful to answer intimate questions and in general it is difficult for them to come to terms with the fact that an outsider will feel his crotch and vagina with his hands. Therefore, examination by a gynecologist is simply torture for someone, and who is trying to avoid it at all costs.
Is the examination by a gynecologist so terrible and what is it for? It is believed that a woman should visit a gynecologist at least once every half a year. As a rule, the examination by a gynecologist does not take more than 5-10 minutes. But it is extremely informative and allows you to identify many dangerous diseases at an early stage. For example, the presence of tumors of various origins, to identify genital infections, inflammation of the ovaries and appendages, uterine fibroids, erosion and much more.
If you are confused by a male gynecologist, you can choose a female gynecologist, but most importantly, do not cheat yourself with false bashfulness.
In addition to examining the vagina and uterus, examining women also includes examining the condition of the skin, detecting the presence of hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and breast condition. The gynecologist carries out all these manipulations in a complex, not limited to assessing the condition of the uterus, ovaries and appendages. At least a good gynecologist does just that.
How to make the examination by a gynecologist as quick and effective as possible? To begin, do fluorography. Many viewing rooms before visiting make this a prerequisite. In addition, an examination by a mammologist will not hurt, since the state of the breast will tell us a lot, including a possible hormonal imbalance in the body.
For knocking, before you go to the reception, it is not recommended to live a sexual life, because your natural microflora of the vagina will be disturbed. There is nothing terrible and dangerous to health, but it can affect the reliability of the results of a smear of vaginal microflora.
In addition, you can not douche in any case. The effect will be the same: the smear results are unreliable. But coming to the examination by a gynecologist in clean underwear and after hygiene procedures is highly desirable.
Do not use any intimate gels and deodorants, since it is important that the doctor examines your secretions without the admixture of any third-party additives, flavors and other things.
When is it worth visiting a gynecologist? You can do this on any day, but the first week after the completion of menstruation is considered the most favorable. She is the most informative. During the menstruation itself, visiting a gynecologist is not recommended, except in exceptional cases. For example, if you suspect bleeding or if menstruation is accompanied by sharp and severe pain, which indicates problems in the body, in particular, about a possible inflammatory process.
If a virgin came to see a specialist, then the examination by a gynecologist occurs without the use of a gynecological mirror or fingers. In this case, the doctor examines the patient through the anus. And feels the stomach itself.
In any case, going to an appointment with a gynecologist, empty the bladder and intestines, so the examination will be much easier.
Not always going to the gynecologist will immediately give an exhaustive answer to the questions. First, the tests that the doctor took go to the laboratory and the result will be ready only in a few days. Secondly, sometimes it is necessary to conduct an ultrasound scan of the pelvis in order to see the condition of the uterus, as well as confirm or deny the pregnancy. Therefore, an examination using a gynecological mirror and fingers can be considered only an initial examination, and in case of a dispute, the doctor will definitely suggest visiting other specialists, taking tests, including blood tests and an ultrasound scan. Only in this way will the results be the most reliable.