With the increasing health awareness of the public, most people go to the hospital for regular physical examinations. However, some examination items involve personal privacy, which is simply difficult for some people to understand and accept. For example, breasts need to be exposed when doing an electrocardiogram, and pants need to be taken off during digital anal examination. However, you should not refuse the examination because of embarrassment, so as not to delay the condition. .

Which examinations in the hospital involve private parts?

1. Gynecological internal examination

Gynecological internal examination is one of the most common physical examination items. For example, gynecological bimanual examination, the doctor will carefully observe the growth and development of the female vulva, and then use a speculum to open the vagina to look at the vaginal mucosa, secretions, cervix, etc. . Then put one hand on the vagina and the other on the woman's lower abdomen. This method can determine the woman's uterus and bilateral appendage areas. However, you must have sex before you can have a gynecological examination. It is not recommended for virgins to have this examination.

2. Breast examination

When you feel breast pain, swelling, itching or galactorrhea, you must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. Generally, doctors can rule out the possibility of breast cancer through simple breast palpation. In fact, the method of breast examination is very simple. Press the female breast and then carefully observe the nipple and breast. You can see whether there is abnormal discharge or inflammation in the nipple or breast.

3. Digital anal examination

Digital anal examination is often used for physical examination of virgins. The doctor will place one hand on the anus and the other hand on the lower abdomen. Through this examination, the condition of the pelvic cavity, uterine appendages and uterus can be roughly understood. Women who have never had sex will be very nervous and anxious because the doctor will insert their fingers into the anus and touch and press it. In addition, the anus is a special part and the inappropriate posture often makes women feel ashamed. Therefore, Generally, doctors will try to minimize the stoppage when performing examinations. Apply lubricant to the local area before inserting their fingers, which can effectively reduce pain. In addition, when examining the rectum and anus, a digital anal examination is also required to check for hemorrhoids, intestinal polyps, ulceration, bleeding or swelling. In addition, men also need to use anal examination when checking the prostate and extracting prostatic fluid. The doctor inserts a finger into the anus to stimulate the secretion of prostatic fluid and check whether the prostate is enlarged or ulcerated.

4. Internal obstetric examination

Pregnant women need to undergo an internal obstetric examination. The doctor will put his hand into the vagina of the pregnant woman, find the cervix, and measure it with his fingers to determine how many fingers are opened. This method can also evaluate the softness and hardness of the cervix and the The degree of cervical canal regression and the location of the cervix. When a pregnant woman is close to giving birth, the number of examinations will be more frequent, and the doctor can arrange the number of examinations according to the mother's condition.

Warm reminder

The above inspection items can involve private parts, and the preparation work before inspection or surgery also needs to expose private parts. The most common one is skin preparation, which is often used in preoperative skin preparation for surgery to remove the hair at the surgical site. Remove it in advance, and then clean and disinfect the local skin. If pubic hair needs to be removed during gynecological surgery or cesarean section, it can facilitate disinfection, reduce the risk of infection, and also facilitate postoperative recovery and treatment. In fact, there is no distinction between men and women in front of doctors. Don't put too much psychological burden on them and actively cooperate with doctors for examinations. Certain examination items can detect early lesions in time. Early treatment can alleviate unnecessary pain and prevent threats to life safety.