Diagnostic methods gynecological

Gynecologists resorted to various methods of diagnostic aids in the consultation. Here are some of the employees more often.

Papanicolaou
In the box detailing what the most widespread and all necessary studies being conducted routine gynecologic consultation. Should be done once a year, from the time of onset of sexual relations.

Colposcopy
It is good practice to do next to the PAP. It is used for that purpose a device composed of a binocular and a light source of high intensity. With it you can see injuries at the cervical, vaginal cavity and the vulva.

Hormonal analysis
These studies, which are conducted through a blood-listed when there are disruptions of the menstrual cycle or difficulty achieving pregnancy. The baseline should be obtained by the study during menstruation. On some occasions, requested additional after ovulation. Histerosalpingografía.

This radiograph is performed by injecting a contrast solution into the uterine cavity vaginally. To minimize the inconvenience it may cause, it is desirable to prescribe a mild sedative or an antispasmodic a little earlier. Is to be made after completion of menstruation and before ovulation.

The ability to detect abnormalities of the uterine conformation, as well as drugs and the internal cervical os.

Ultrasonography
Today, it is almost de rigueur to supplement when detected abnormalities or were looking for, for example, to check ovulation. Prefers to be performed by transvaginal route by the largest amount of data it provides. It gives a picture of the uterine cavity, the uterine body and ovaries.

Many gynecologists use the routine in menopausal women, especially if you are obese, as a method of early detection of tumors oval.

Endometrial biopsy
It is performed in the study of the patient sterile. It is used to diagnose ovulation and the quality of the tissue to be implanted into the pregnancy. Is to extract, vaginally, a small sample of tissue from the uterine cavity using a cannula and striving with a syringe or a microcureta.

Cytology (wipers) endometrial
It is used to irregular bleeding (especially at menopause) for the diagnosis of possible tumors. It is done by placing a small vaginal swab inside the uterine cavity.

Laparoscopy
It requires general anesthesia and temporary placement. Place a sort of '' telescope of 50 centimeters and 0.5 centimeters in diameter, with a cold light source that is introduced by a tiny incision in the umbilical scar. Lets see inside the genitals (uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries) and perform multiple operations on them without having to open the abdomen.