Gynecological examination of girls Gynecological examination of the girl - the topic is very delicate and complex. A common opinion that little girls do not need a gynecologist's examination is a deep delusion. Unfortunately, about 25% of preschool children have gynecological diseases of all kinds. And, not all of them show visible symptoms.

Necessity and frequency of examination

Gynecologists pay attention to the parents that very young girls have genitals. For example, already a newborn girl has a uterus and ovaries. Accordingly, both infections and various pathologies in them can develop at the earliest age, as in any of the organs. Among the most common gynecological diseases in girls, doctors call: cysts, fibroids, inflammatory diseases, etc.

Necessity and frequency of inspection Newborn girls pass their very first gynecological examination right in the hospital. But it is necessary, basically, for ascertaining the sex of the child. The next examination of the girl( if there were no visible problems before) take place in preparation for the school - after reaching 6 years. The direction is given by a pediatrician, and the examination should be carried out by a children's gynecologist. You should pay attention to the fact that the doctor should have this specialization! An adult gynecologist is not suitable for young girls. The examinations and specialization of these two doctors differ!

A gynecological examination is required and at the beginning of the puberty of the girl - at the age of 12-13 years. An examination is also conducted by a children's gynecologist. And only from the age of 14, if there are no complaints and anxiety symptoms, the girl needs to be shown to an adult gynecologist once a year.

Children's gynecological examination is extremely necessary for such symptoms as:

  • vaginal discharge;
  • burning and itching in the area of ​​the external genitalia;
  • hair growth in the pubic area before 11 years;
  • marked growth of the mammary glands before 11 years;
  • bleeding( need urgent examination with a pediatric gynecologist).

If you observe the schedule of gynecological examinations, it will be possible to prevent or prevent the development of many gynecological diseases.

There are many myths surrounding the first gynecological examination of a girl. For example, that with such an examination, the hymen can be torn. However, the examination is performed by the finger method through the rectum, without affecting the hymen in any way.

With valid indications for examination of the vagina and cervix, the examination is carried out using extremely thin mirrors. They are introduced very carefully, without violating the integrity of the hymen.

Preparing a girl for examination

Preparing the girl for an inspection A gynecological examination for any girl is a difficult psychological moment. Shy in this matter are even their mothers. But just the mothers will have to overcome their embarrassment, to prepare girls in advance for such an examination. You can consult a child psychologist beforehand about how best to prepare in an individual case.

You can tell the girl that you also go to such a doctor, only an adult. That this is a simple and usual procedure that all girls and women go through during their lives. Say that during the inspection you will be with her, you will talk and even hold her hands, if necessary. An important point: the presence of the mother on the child's gynecological examination of her child( as well as her consent to the examination) is fixed by law! Do not rush and force the child to be examined. It is better to wait for the girl to get used to having a visit to a gynecologist.

Systematic gynecological support of your child's health will allow her to become a happy mother in the future. Do not neglect the ability to prevent or timely detect and cure gynecological diseases. The future maternity of your girl depends in this case only on you.