cervical secretion culture

Cervical secretion is a thick, transparent, viscous egg-like secretion produced by the endometrial gland of the uterus. It is usually alkaline. Its viscosity and secretion are also changed with the level of estrogen in the body. . In the ovulation period, the level of estrogen is high, and the amount of cervical secretion is large and thin, which is beneficial to the passage of sperm. In patients with menstrual disease due to functional bleeding in the uterus, cervical secretion tests can be performed to distinguish between functional uterine bleeding with ovulation or anovulation. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: vaginal secretion examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Normal when negative. Positive: Positive for bacterial infection, found in mold infection, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and so on. Reminder: Sexual life should be avoided within 24 hours before the examination, no bathing, vaginal washing, vaginal medication, in order to ensure the accuracy of the test results. Normal value Sterile growth. Clinical significance Positive for bacterial infection, found in mold infection, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and so on. Suitable for inspection: 1. Uterine patients with functional bleeding due to functional bleeding, can perform cervical secretion examination and distinguish between ovulatory or anovulatory functional uterine bleeding. 2. Patients with amenorrhea can assist in the diagnosis of uterine amenorrhea if they have periodic changes in cervical secretions. 3. If the cervical secretions have an ellipsoid observed by microscopy, the pregnancy should be determined early. 4. According to the patient's observation experience, sexual life in the thin and transparent period of cervical mucus in the mid-menstrual period will greatly increase the chance of conception. 5. If the cervical secretions are consistently ductile and thin throughout the menstrual cycle, then there is no conception or ovulation. Positive results may be diseases: cervical erosion, cervicitis considerations Contraindications before the examination: Sexual life should be avoided within 24 hours before the examination, and no bathing, vaginal washing or vaginal medication should be used to ensure the accuracy of the examination results. At the time of examination: Checking the feelings of relaxation, the examination may impose a burden on the body and the mind, and should be actively faced and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process Inspection method: Check the material at the cervix. Inspection method: Collect cervical secretions. When collecting specimens, first remove excess mucus from the cervix, and then use another swab to take cervical secretions 1 to 2 cm inside the cervical canal. When taking the material, rotate it in the cervix and stay for at least 20 seconds in order to get more cells. Not suitable for the crowd The crowd during menstruation. Adverse reactions and risks May cause vaginal redness and swelling.

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