What tests do women need to do?

Because the female urinary system is relatively secretive, in many cases patients are often unable to detect symptoms even if they occur. In order to detect symptoms as early as possible and to diagnose them, women often need to undergo gynecological examinations. When it comes to gynecological examinations, many women are involuntarily afraid, but in fact this mentality is unnecessary. Women should be aware of their physical and mental health at all times, take good care of themselves, and have regular gynecological examinations every year. So, what gynecological examinations do women need to do every year? Let’s take a look together!

1. Routine examination of leucorrhea

It is dedicated to understanding whether the female vagina is infected with bacteria, Trichomonas, fungi and other microbial species. 24 hours before a routine physical examination, you can clean the vulva, but you don't need to rinse the vagina, let alone use lotions, which will wash away microorganisms.

2. Breast examination

Women should also pay attention to breast examinations. Those under 40 years old should have a routine physical examination or combined breast ultrasound examination every three years. People over 40 should have a breast X-ray once a year and upgrade to B-ultrasound when necessary.

3. Cervical examination

The key is to check for abnormalities and diseases of the cervix. The cervical smear test is the most widely used testing method and has been used for 50 years. In recent years, the cell liquid-based TCT test (also known as the New Prep test) has also been added. Couples with active sex, multiple sexual partners, and abnormal cervix should also undergo high-risk human papillomavirus infection (HPV) testing.

For women over 30 years old, especially married women, it is recommended to do cervical smear and HPV test once a year in the first 2 years. If the result is negative, it can be extended to once every 2 years. If it is still negative after 2 consecutive tests, it can be tested once every 3 years. After 2 consecutive tests, it can be tested again. If you find that women have increased secretions, bleeding during intercourse, or vaginal bleeding with unclear causes, you should go to a regular hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible.

4. Gynecological B-ultrasound examination

B-ultrasound examination is convenient, safe, low-cost and has a high detection rate. Using it to examine the pelvis can quickly detect whether there are any deformities of the internal reproductive organs, whether there are any inflammatory masses in the pelvis, whether there is fluid accumulation in the bilateral fallopian tubes, whether there are uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, and whether the thickness of the endometrium is uniform. Even if you have already gone through menopause, you should still have a checkup every one or two years. Among them, ovarian cysts and uterine wall examinations should be carried out two or three days after the menstrual period is over.