Cervical swab: examination of the cervix
The cervical swab is a very important "diagnostic analysis for female health: small gestures and healthy habits that allow us to live in total serenity and awareness, in harmony with our body. Another examination not to be overlooked, then, naturally concerns the breast cancer prevention: in addition to regular medical check-ups, with self-examination you can learn to check yourself regularly whenever you want. Find out how easy it is to love yourself!
Too often it happens that you find yourself neglecting your health with a thousand daily commitments. What we want to tell you today is that prevention is a commitment to always keep in mind, not to be postponed for things that seem urgent but are certainly less important.
So today let's talk about health! By continuing to read you will discover more about the cervical swab which can be a very useful alysis for diagnosing intimate disorders. In case of gynecological problems or any type of intimate problem always ask your doctor or gynecologist for advice: an expert opinion is always fundamental and cannot be replaced by some chat between friends! You will certainly have noticed some changes and some discomfort at the genital level: there can be many cases, a little redness due to sexual intercourse, a " vaginal infection or even simply stress and less scrupulous hygiene in a difficult time like summer or a period of major hormonal changes, such as menopause or pregnancy. Even a urologist can help and advise you on how to proceed if you need of a drug therapy, such as cystitis! The cervical swab, for example, allows you to diagnose precisely and in a few minutes what causes the intimate discomfort you feel: the pathology is identified simply with the swab, zero pain and a safe and reliable result, from which to start with the right treatment towards the healing! The cervical swab is practiced precisely to find in the
cervix (cervix) the presence of microorganisms responsible for infections typical of this delicate area of the female body. The examination also involves the neck of the uterus, that is the lower part of the uterus that borders the vagina. The vaginal swab instead investigates the presence of microorganisms exclusively in the vagina. Ask your gynecologist for advice and find out if it could be the case of take this test!
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When to do a cervical swab and what to do first
If you have even minimal disturbances, it may be worth going to your gynecologist who will recommend a cervical swab. Remember that many sexually transmitted diseases are often without symptoms: they do not cause discomfort but little by little they risk causing serious consequences for your body. With a cervical tampon you can easily identify microorganisms such as gonococci (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), Chlamydia trachomatis responsible for example of chlamydia and Mycoplasmas that carry various infections: doing so is important because these sexually transmitted diseases must be addressed immediately, if you neglect them they could cause serious problems for your genital tract and possibly compromising your chance of later becoming pregnant. Wellness also means being in harmony with your body and mind. Prevention is also part of the good rules that protect the well-being of our body, just like nutrition. Always choosing the right foods, taking care of nutrition so that it is always healthy and balanced is essential. Always remember that!
I have to do a cervical swab: how is it done?
The cervical swab is a quick and pain-free analysis: it is done in 5 minutes! This is a minimally invasive procedure. The gynecologist will collect cervical cells and secretions with a thin swab and then proceed with swiping the collected material on the slide. These containers with the analyzes are sent to the analysis laboratory: it usually takes a few days to get the answer. The exam, as you can see, lasts only a few minutes: you may feel a slight discomfort (but no pain). The test is performed by the gynecologist using the speculum to widen the walls of the vagina and thanks to the thin cotton swabs and cytobrush that allow you to collect tissue samples and possibly bacteria and microorganisms: if you relax you will feel absolutely nothing and in a few minutes you can get dressed just like for a pap smear! Remember, however, not to do vaginal douching before the test at least 72 hours before and to notify the gynecologist if you are doing any antibiotic therapy or if you have done it during this period because it could distort the result.
