Ordinary female friends generally do not go to the hospital for gynecological examination when there are no symptoms. In fact, these female friends don't know that regular health check-ups are a talisman for women, especially our mothers, who have exhausted their youth in family, life and work, so they should choose the right physical examination items according to their age and physical condition.
In addition to the similarities between some men's physical examination items introduced above, women's physical examination items have their own characteristics.
Gynaecological examination. Pap smears are done to prevent cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). This is followed by pelvic examination, breast examination, and lymph node examination of the armpit and supraclavicular areas. Routine examination of vaginal discharge can conduct a detailed analysis of the vaginal environment, and can conduct a detailed examination of trichomoniasis, mold, miscellaneous bacteria, clue cells, white blood cells, PH value, etc., and detect vaginal inflammation in time. Gynecological ultrasound examination can detect ovarian tumors, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and other diseases, and is also one of the routine items of women's physical examination.
Develop a good self-examination habit and familiarize yourself with the normal shape of your breasts and how they feel when touched. The best time to check is after menstruation, when the breasts are soft and not swollen, which is conducive to sensitive touch. It is best to self-check when bathing: when the skin is moistened with soap, it helps the fingers move smoothly on the surface of the breast. Women usually have to see a doctor for their first breast ultrasound when they are 40 years old, and it is best to have a mammogram at the age of 50 or start doing it at the age of 40.
Bone density test. For elderly women, calcium will be lost by about 30% in the body within 5 years after menopause, and many elderly women have osteoporosis, so it is very important for middle-aged and elderly women to receive bone density tests, so that they can know whether there is a lack of calcium in the body in time, and then make timely supplemental adjustments to avoid fractures.
Thyroid test. According to the American Thyroid Association, there are as many as 12 million undetected thyroid disorders in the United States. Hypothyroidism affects women 7 times more severely than men. Neglecting hypothyroidism can lead to obesity, joint pain, infertility, and even heart disease. Experts recommend checking every 5 years from the age of 35.
To sum up, because of the physiological characteristics of women, it is best to have a gynecological health examination every 1-2 years from the beginning of sexual life to the age of 65, including cervical screening, genital tract infection examination, pelvic examination, etc. Xu Zhijian, director of the cancer prevention department of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, suggested that women who marry early, have early childbearing, have multiple births, and do not pay attention to sexual hygiene should especially be ensured.
Women should have their bone mineral density checked annually after the age of 45. People who are underweight, have an irregular diet, have a mother with osteoporosis, or have a fracture caused by an unstrong force before the age of 45 must begin the examination as soon as possible, as well as echocardiography and mammogram or color ultrasound every 1 to 2 years.
Women after the age of 60 should focus on tumor screening, such as vulvar mass, vaginal bleeding after menopause and other abnormal conditions, especially attention.
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