What should I do if the leucorrhea test is too painful?

The pain of leucorrhea examination can be relieved by relaxing, adjusting posture, choosing the right time for examination, using lubricants, and communicating with the doctor in advance. Pain during leucorrhea examination may be caused by stress and anxiety, improper examination operation, vaginal inflammation, inappropriate examination equipment, improper examination time, etc.

1. Relax

Excessive tension before the examination can cause vaginal muscle spasm and aggravate the discomfort during the examination. You can relieve anxiety through deep breathing exercises, listen to soft music to distract your attention, or be accompanied by family members to increase your sense of security. Keep breathing slowly and evenly during the examination to avoid holding your breath to aggravate muscle tension.

2. Adjust posture

When using the bladder lithotomy position, a soft pillow can be placed under the waist and hips to reduce waist pressure. Do not abduct your legs excessively, and the knee joint should be naturally bent at 120 degrees. The head of the examination bed can be raised 30 degrees, placing the examiner in a semi-recumbent position, which is more conducive to relaxing the pelvic floor muscles.

3. Inspection time

Avoid periods when secretions increase during menstruation and ovulation, and conduct the examination 3-5 days after menstruation is clear. Avoid vaginal douching or the use of medications 2 days before the examination, and keep the vulva clean and dry. Testing should be postponed during an acute vaginitis attack and then tested again after the inflammation is controlled.

4. Use lubricant

People with vaginal dryness can inform their doctor in advance to use medical sterile lubricants. It should be noted that lubricants containing glycerin may affect the accuracy of test results, so special water-based lubricants should be selected. Postmenopausal women can use estrogen ointment 1 week in advance to improve the condition of the vaginal mucosa.

5. Doctor-patient communication

Inform the doctor in advance about the history of pain during previous examinations and ask for the use of the smallest speculum. If severe pain occurs during the examination, the operation should be suspended immediately. People who are particularly sensitive to pain can discuss alternatives such as using a swab instead of a speculum exam with their doctor.

You should keep your vulva clean and dry every day, choose cotton breathable underwear and change it every day. Avoid frequent use of vaginal washes to maintain normal flora balance. Appropriate supplementation of fermented dairy products containing lactic acid bacteria in the diet can help maintain the vaginal microecological environment. If continued bleeding or severe pain occurs after the examination, you should return to the hospital for review in time.