Patient's question:
Tomorrow I plan to go to the hospital for a prenatal examination because I have been experiencing a lot of leukorrhea recently and I am worried that I might have gynecological inflammation. However, whenever I think about the detailed examination, I get a bit scared because I am afraid it will be painful. I would like to understand in advance how the leukorrhea test is sampled for the prenatal examination.Doctor's answer:
Clinical diagnosis involves carefully examining the routine collection of vaginal discharge. A cotton swab is used to collect a small amount of discharge from the vagina, which is then observed under a microscope without causing any pain. If abnormalities are detected during the examination, it indicates the presence of vaginitis. Based on the examination results, targeted symptomatic treatment is administered. If there is inflammation, anti-inflammatory treatment is required. If there is a fungal infection, antifungal medication should be considered for symptomatic treatment.