Patient's question:
Recently, my menstrual flow has been particularly heavy, and my leukorrhea has also increased. It doesn't feel normal. During this period, my lower abdomen has been in severe pain, so much so that I had to stay home and rest for two days. I suspect I might have a gynecological problem, so I want to undergo a thorough examination. I would like to consult about when it is appropriate to have a gynecological examination a few days after menstruation?Doctor's answer:
Normally, a gynecological examination requires the menstrual period to be clean. Three days after the menstrual period just ends, there may be abnormal conditions in leukorrhea, so the results of a thorough examination may not be accurate. It is best to wait until it is completely clean and then have a thorough examination three days later. If there is a lot of leukorrhea, a leukorrhea routine examination is needed because vaginal inflammation can also relieve menstrual pain and cause the menstrual volume to continuously increase. After the inflammation heals, these symptoms can be relieved.