Patient's question:
I have been married to my husband for four or five years, and now I want to have a child. I always feel it's so troublesome. When I went to the hospital for pre-pregnancy tests, there was one item that involved collecting cervical mucus. I never knew why collecting cervical mucus with an dilator would be so painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally, a gynecological examination requires the use of a speculum to dilate the vagina, exposing the cervix and vagina for inspection. For obtaining secretions, it is usually taken from the vaginal cavity and requires the use of a speculum. If you have any discomfort symptoms, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for gynecological-related examinations. The doctor can collect vaginal secretions for laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis. The vagina has great elasticity, and only one examination will not cause vaginal relaxation. It will return to its previous tightness within a few days. The examination is just a one-time procedure and is not lengthy, so it generally will not have an impact.