How to self-test cervical health
Cervical health is a very important topic for women. It is very important to pay attention to the health of the cervix, especially for women of childbearing age. It is very important to check the cervix regularly. However, many women cannot go to the hospital for examination due to various reasons, so how to self-test cervical health is particularly important. So, how to self-test your cervical health? Here we introduce to you several simple methods.
Method 1: Observe secretions
Cervical health is closely related to secretions. Normal secretions are white or transparent with a certain consistency, and will change before and after menstruation when hormone secretion increases. If a woman has abnormal discharge that becomes darker in color, has an odor, changes in texture, etc., she needs to be vigilant. It may be that the cervix has inflammation, infection, cervical canal erosion, or lesions. Therefore, women need to pay attention to their secretions every day. If any abnormalities occur, they need to go to the hospital for consultation and treatment in time.
Method 2: Observe the cervical area
Women can look for abnormalities in the cervical area through self-examination. While lying flat or in a semi-squatting position, use your fingers to explore the vulva, press the labia to separate the vulva, observe the vulva and cervical opening with a hand mirror, and observe whether there are any abnormalities on the surface of the cervix, such as color change, swelling, erosion, etc. If abnormalities occur, it is best to go to the hospital for regular examinations to rule out cervical cancer and other diseases.
Method 3: Inspection with UV rays
Early signs of cervical cancer are difficult to detect, but women can be screened using ultraviolet light. In a dim environment, place the ultraviolet lamp under the woman\’s feet to let the ultraviolet rays irradiate the abdomen; after waking up from sleep, go to the toilet and directly use the light radiated by the ultraviolet lamp to check if there are early cell abnormalities in cervical cancer. , the cervix will emit obvious light. Women can use ultraviolet light for examination once a month. If abnormalities occur, they need to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment as soon as possible.
Method 4: Do B-ultrasound examination
One of the routine examination methods for cervical cancer is B-ultrasound examination. B-ultrasound technology can clearly observe the condition of the cervical area and determine whether there are lumps or erosions in the cervix. Women can have a B-ultrasound examination once a year. If there are any abnormalities, they need to go to the hospital for further treatment.
Cervical Health Standards
In addition to self-examination, women also need to understand the standards of cervical health when undergoing cervical examination in the hospital so that they can understand their status more clearly. Here are the criteria for cervical health:
1. The cervix is clean and there are no abnormalities such as secretions and odor.
2. The cervical opening is normal, pink in color, and uniform in the shape of a persimmon.
3. The mouth of the cervical canal is normal and smooth, with no abnormal secretions and no erosion.
If there are abnormalities in the cervix, it is very important to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid the occurrence of cervical cancer and other diseases.
Checking method
In addition to self-examination, women also need to go to the hospital for regular examinations. The following are common cervical examination methods:
1. Colposcopy: The doctor uses an optical instrument called a colposcope for examination, which can clearly observe the condition of the cervical surface.
2. Cervical cytology examination: By smearing cervical surface cells and observing cell morphology under a microscope, cell changes can be detected and cell abnormalities can be found.
3. Cervical biopsy examination: When the doctor performs a cervical biopsy, he or she will extract tissue from the surface of the cervix for examination, which can further determine the condition and degree of abnormality of the tissue.
4. MRI examination: Observing the condition of the cervix through MRI technology can check the condition of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels around the cervix to detect abnormalities.
Summary
Self-examination of cervical health, observing the secretions and cervical area every day, can detect abnormalities in time; regular check-ups at the hospital are important measures to ensure cervical health. For example, using methods such as colposcopy, cervical cytology, cervical biopsy, and MRI can help women detect cervical abnormalities early and avoid the occurrence of cervical cancer and other diseases. To ensure a healthy cervix, women need to pay attention to daily health care, actively prevent diseases, and focus on maintaining their reproductive organs.
