Introduction to the examination of congenital absence of vagina

Married women are most worried about gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis, cervicitis, ovarian cysts and other extremely harmful gynecological inflammations, which are very troublesome to treat. If you suffer from congenital absence of vagina, the harm is even greater. So, do you know what examination items are needed for congenital absence of vagina?

1. Vulva

Purpose of examination: Check whether the skin of the vulva is smooth, the color is normal, and whether there are ulcers, dermatitis, growths, and hypopigmentation. Normal vulva: pubic hair points downward and is distributed in a triangle, the labia majora is pigmented, the labia minora is slightly red, the clitoris is less than 2.5cm long, and the mucosa around the urethra is light pink. Then use a speculum to further examine the vagina and cervix.

2. Vagina

Purpose of examination: Check whether the surface of vaginal mucosa is smooth, whether the texture is normal, whether there are bleeding spots, whether the properties and smell of vaginal discharge are normal. Normal vagina: The vaginal mucosa is light pink in color, with wrinkles, without ulcers, growths, cysts, or congenital malformations. The discharge is egg white-like or white paste, without fishy odor, and the amount is small, but it increases during ovulation and pregnancy. If you want to check leucorrhea, the doctor will take a sample at this time.

3. Cervix

Purpose of the examination: to observe whether there are tumors, ulcers, erosions, polyps on the cervix, whether the cervix is ​​normal in size, whether the surface is smooth, whether the texture is too hard, and whether there is uterine prolapse. Normal cervix: bulges around and has a hole in the middle. It is round in nulliparous women and "I" shaped in pregnant women. It is tough, flesh-red, and has a smooth surface. If you want to do a cervical cancer prevention smear test, the doctor will take the specimen at this time.

4. Uterus and appendages

Purpose of examination: To understand the position of the uterine fundus, whether it is active, and its texture. If the uterus is enlarged, too hard, or has an uneven surface, it is abnormal and requires further examination. Normal uterus: Inverted pear-shaped, 5-6 cm long, 4-5 cm wide, 3-4 cm thick, most of them are in an anteriorly tilted and anteflexed position, with a medium hardness and good mobility. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are collectively called "accessories", which are movable and slightly sore and swollen when touched. Normal fallopian tubes cannot be touched.

The doctor takes out the speculum, puts on a pair of very thin rubber gloves, applies vaseline, and slowly inserts one or two fingers into the vagina. The other hand is placed on the lower abdomen and presses down hard. This is to check the uterus and appendages. When the fingers touch the bottom of the uterus, you will feel pain, but it will not last long, about 1 minute.

Regarding the examination items for gynecological diseases, generally speaking, when women have gynecological symptoms, they need to undergo the above routine examinations. For more knowledge about gynecological diseases, if you have any questions, you can also go to a professional gynecological hospital and ask gynecological experts with rich clinical experience. I believe that the experts can give you a more comprehensive explanation of gynecological diseases.