How often should women have a gynecological examination?

Many people have a mindset that gynecological examinations can only be done by married women. In fact, this view is wrong Whether married or not, it is necessary to have a gynecological examination as long as they are mature. Gynecological experts remind everyone that gynecological examinations are divided into two categories: one is adult women who have no sexual history; The second is a female friend who has had sex. How often do women have a gynecological examination to prevent gynecological diseases? According to gynecologists, for women who have had sexual life, it is generally advisable to have a gynecological examination every year for no more than 2-3 years. But it should also be considered according to the natural history and personal situation of various diseases. Women over the age of 35 should be examined once a year, even if there is no discomfort, gynecological examination can not be ignored. After the age of 40, the incidence of malignant tumors in uterus and ovary is high, and gynecological physical examination is an effective method to ensure early detection of cancer signs. If women who have no sexual life have irregular menstruation or have some inflammation, in order to protect the hymen from damage, we can only check where the lesions appear through anal examination and endocrine, and check once every two to three years. Experts remind: When a woman has the following physical signs, such as abnormal leucorrhea, vaginal or vulvar itching, delayed menstruation, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, etc., she must have a gynecological examination. 1, irregular menstruation, such as menstrual cycle less than 20 days, menstrual period more than 10 days, menorrhagia, dribbling bleeding, sexual bleeding, leucorrhea or postmenopausal bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, dysmenorrhea, etc. It's all abnormal conditions, and you should also see a doctor. 2. Abnormal leucorrhea is yellow or purulent, foamy, cheese-like, smelly, with increased amount, accompanied by vulvar acne and itching. Among them, vaginitis is the most common, followed by sexually transmitted diseases. If leucorrhea is bloody or watery, be alert to cervical cancer or tubal tumor. 3. Pelvic masses are common in uterine fibroids and ovarian tumors. It may also be benign and malignant tumors such as endometriosis and inflammatory mass. Most uterine fibroids are accompanied by abnormal menstruation, while ovarian tumors have no obvious symptoms in the early stage. 4. Lower abdominal pain is a common symptom of women, which can be caused by inflammation, tumor and pregnancy. Women should pay attention.