Why is internal examination so painful?

Internal examination is also a frequently used test item. Through internal examination, it can be effectively inferred whether there are any pathological conditions in the female vagina. However, women who have experienced internal examinations should know that internal examinations are more painful than ordinary examinations and may even be unbearable. More importantly, some women have to undergo an internal examination after pregnancy, so why is it so painful to undergo an internal examination?

Why is internal examination so painful?

Internal examination is one of the routine gynecological examination methods. A speculum can be used to perform relevant vaginal examinations, or internal examination of the vagina and triple examination, etc. Under normal circumstances, it will not be painful. If you do feel pain, it is an abnormal condition. Based on the location and type of pain, the doctor can determine the location and type of the disease, so don't worry. This is a simple and economical way to check.

Why internal inspection?

1. The connection between the fetal head and the uterus. When the fetal head is not engaged, we can understand the shape and size of the pelvis to estimate whether the fetal head can pass through the vagina and whether there are any problems with vaginal delivery. If the fetal head is engaged, the condition of the pelvis below the presenting part can be understood and the mode of delivery can be estimated.

2. Fetal head position. The fetal position, cervical dilation, and soft birth canal condition, which are difficult to determine through rectal examination, can be achieved through vaginal examination.

3. Find the cause of fetal asphyxia. Knowing whether the fetal head is obstructed, whether there is a birth tumor, whether the umbilical cord is occultly prolapsed, and whether the amniotic fluid is contaminated will help to deal with fetal intrauterine distress in a timely manner.

Nowadays, there are more and more types of gynecological diseases. Therefore, some women will do regular check-ups for their own health. Especially married women will understand their physical condition through internal examinations. For the sake of health, women must do internal examinations so that if a disease occurs, it can be diagnosed promptly and effectively, and then get better treatment.