Gynecological inflammations refer to inflammatory conditions affecting the female reproductive system, including vulvitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. These conditions are common among women, causing discomfort and impacting their quality of life. If left untreated, they may lead to severe complications, even affecting fertility.

Therefore, timely detection of gynecological inflammations is crucial. How can this be achieved?

Here are some common symptoms:

1. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge:

Typically, vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) is minimal, white or clear, and odorless. During gynecological inflammations, the amount, color, consistency, and odor of vaginal discharge may change. For example, vaginitis may have increased yellowish, greenish, or grayish discharge with a thin or thick consistency, sometimes accompanied by a foul or fishy odor. 

Cervicitis may present with purulent discharge, sometimes with streaks of blood or bleeding upon contact. In pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginal discharge may also increase and become viscous.

2. External Genital Itching:

Diseases such as vulvitis and vaginitis can cause external genital itching. In particular, itching can be intense in cases of fungal vaginitis and trichomonas vaginitis, making patients restless and affecting their normal work and life. Additionally, poor nutrition of the external genitalia, vulvar eczema, allergies, etc., can also cause external genital itching.

3. Irregular Vaginal Bleeding:

If vaginal bleeding occurs outside the menstrual period, after sexual intercourse, or after menopause, or if there are significant changes in the menstrual cycle, duration, or flow, it may be a manifestation of gynecological inflammations such as cervicitis or endometritis. 

In addition, diseases such as uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer may also cause irregular vaginal bleeding, requiring timely medical examination.

4. Lower Abdominal Pain:

Different inflammatory conditions may cause various types and locations of pain. For example, in pelvic inflammatory disease, there may be persistent dull or dragging pain in the lower abdomen, aggravated after fatigue, sexual intercourse, or around menstruation. 

In salpingitis, the lower abdomen may be tender on both sides and rebound tenderness may occur. In endometritis, pain may be in the central lower abdomen, accompanied by heaviness in the lumbosacral region.

5. Frequent Urination, Urgency, Dysuria

When gynecological inflammations affect the urinary system, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria may occur—for example, diseases like urethritis and cystitis often present with these symptoms. Additionally, during vaginitis, increased vaginal discharge can irritate the urethral opening, leading to frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria.

When women notice these symptoms, they should promptly seek medical attention, describing in detail the timing, frequency, severity, accompanying symptoms, etc., to enable accurate diagnosis by the doctor. Before the consultation, self-medication or vaginal douching should be avoided to prevent affecting the examination results.

Methods for Diagnosing Gynecological Inflammations:

Doctors can visually inspect and palpate the external genitalia, vagina, cervix, uterus, and adnexa to check for abnormalities such as redness, ulcers, growths, masses, or tenderness. Additionally, a speculum examination can be performed to inspect the vagina and cervix, observe the characteristics, color, and odor of vaginal discharge, and conduct necessary tests if needed.

Ultrasound examination can be used to observe the morphology, size, structure, presence of masses, and fluid accumulation in organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cysts.

For complex gynecological conditions like endometriosis or deep pelvic abscesses, MRI scans provide more detailed and accurate diagnostic information.

Doctors may perform a biopsy to determine the nature of suspected lesions, such as cervical polyps, endometrial polyps, or external genital swellings.

In summary, symptoms of gynecological inflammations vary, and women should pay attention to body changes. If abnormal symptoms occur, timely medical attention is crucial. Herbal medicine, such as the Fuyan Pill, can be used for treatment. 

The pill clears heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation, resolves stasis, and reduces inflammation and swelling. It shows significant efficacy in treating various chronic gynecological inflammations, such as vulvitis, vaginitis, and cervicitis.

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