Menstruation is very troublesome for women, but if they don't have their period, they will also be more troubled, especially for some women who have amenorrhea before reaching menopause. Early amenorrhea can bring great harm to the body, so it is best for women with amenorrhea to go to the hospital for detailed examination. So, what are the examination items for amenorrhea?
Firstly, if a woman experiences amenorrhea, she needs to undergo chromosome testing to eliminate any abnormalities in sexual development. In addition, a uterine examination is needed to understand the shape of the uterine cavity and whether there are any abnormalities, whether there are adhesions in the uterine cavity, and whether there are pathological changes should also be determined by endometrial examination.
Secondly, vaginal exfoliated cell examination is a common method for checking female estrogen levels. The specific operation is to use a cotton swab to take exfoliated cells located on the upper side wall of the vagina, and stain the exfoliated cells on a glass slide to observe the percentage of surface cells, middle cells, and bottom cells. A high percentage of surface cells indicates a high level of female estrogen.
Finally, women with amenorrhea should also have their basal body temperature measured, which can indirectly understand their ovulation function. Generally, after ovulation, the corpus luteum of women secretes progesterone, which has the effect of raising their body temperature. The body temperature during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is relatively stable, usually fluctuating below 36.5 ℃. After ovulation, the body temperature of women will rise by 0.3-0.5 ℃. If there is no change in body temperature, it indicates that the woman is not ovulating.
