Can I have a gynecological examination during my menstrual period?

There are many items in a gynecological examination. If you do it during your menstrual period, it will have a great impact on the examination, so you cannot have a gynecological examination during your menstrual period. In addition to menstruation, there is some other knowledge you need to learn when doing a gynecological examination.

The following five items are all things to know about gynecological examinations:

First, gynecological examinations should be conducted away from the menstrual period, and it is best to choose the period between the end of menstruation and before ovulation to undergo a gynecological examination.

Second, do not have sex the night before a gynecological examination, because the man’s semen and the spermicide on the condom may appear in the test sample the next day, interfering with the doctor’s judgment.

Third, do not use any vaginal medications the night before a gynecological examination. Any medications for treating vaginal infections or lubricants will affect the test samples, cover abnormal cells, and affect the test results. The leucorrhea sample should be sent for examination immediately after being collected by the gynecologist without delay.

Fourth, on the day of the gynecological examination, wear clothes that are convenient for the examination. A skirt of moderate length is a better choice.

Fifth, you should take a shower the night before a gynecological examination. You should not wash the inside of the vagina within 24 hours before the examination, as this will wash away abnormal secretions and some potential cancer cells that may be detected through biopsy, affecting the doctor's correct diagnosis.