Preparing for the procedure
In order to obtain reliable results of the examination, a woman must follow certain rules before going through the analysis. These are:
- abolition of antibacterial drugs a week before the survey;
- abolition of vaginal suppositories, syringing;
- abstinence from sexual intercourse the day before the analysis;
- the toilet of the external genitalia should be carried out in the evening before the examination;
- for 1-2 hours before taking the smear, do not empty the bladder.
How does a woman smear from the urethra?
The procedure is performed in the gynecological chair. With one hand the doctor neatly spreads the labia minora, exposing, thus, the vestibule vestibule. The second hand is taken by a sterile applicator. Enter it into the urethra to a depth of no more than 2-3 cm. At the same time, excessive pressure should be avoided, which can cause unpleasant sensations. During the extraction of the applicator, it is rotated about its axis so that it is better to collect the epithelial cells.
Often, women who have a smear from the urethra taken for the first time, ask if it hurts. In fact, the procedure is almost painless, but it can cause some discomfort. Much depends on the professionalism of the medical staff taking the sample.
How is the transcript of the smear from the urethra in women?
It must be said that only the doctor can evaluate the results.
Usually, as a result of a smear from the urethra, a woman can find the following abbreviations:
U - indicates that the urethra was examined; - A - the content of leukocytes;
- Ep - epithelium - the content of a squamous cell epithelium;
- Gn - means the presence of a causative agent of gonorrhea;
- Trich is the causative agent of trichomoniasis.
As a rule, opposite to each of the listed letters as a result expose (+) or (-), which means their presence or absence.