Women have several unique organs that men do not have, such as the external genitalia, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. Diseases affecting these organs are collectively referred to as gynecological diseases or women’s diseases. Gynecological diseases often present with warning signs or symptoms, which may indicate the need for an examination for diagnosis or treatment.
Considering various common women’s diseases such as urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and menstrual disorders, you may need to undergo an examination if you experience the following warning signs or symptoms:
- Frequent urination or difficulty urinating
- Pain or burning sensation during urination
- Cloudy or bloody urine
- Pelvic pain
- Increased vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, consistency resembling cottage cheese or tofu
- Itching, burning, or abnormal bleeding in the genital area
- Pain during or after sexual intercourse
- Presence of lumps, changes in shape or size in the breasts
- Spontaneous nipple discharge or nipple inversion
- Swelling of the armpit or enlarged lymph nodes
- Discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, significantly increased or decreased menstrual flow during the menstrual period
- Irregular menstrual periods, occurring one week earlier or later than expected, or even skipping several months between periods
- Menstrual periods lasting less than 2 days or more than 7 days, with menstrual pain affecting daily life.
Females who are 18 years old or older, have completed development, or have engaged in sexual activity are eligible for gynecological examinations. Gynecologists typically recommend regular gynecological check-ups for women aged 25 or above.
Age 25 or below:
- Regular self-breast examination to check for bleeding, discharge, or lumps.
- Cervical smear test once a year. If the results are normal for two consecutive years, it can be done once every three years.
Age 25 to 39:
- Breast ultrasound every 1 to 3 years, as advised by the doctor.
- Pelvic ultrasound every 1 to 3 years, as advised by the doctor.
- Cervical smear test once a year. If the results are normal for two consecutive years, it can be done once every three years.
- Women aged 30 or above are recommended to undergo HPV (Human Papillomavirus) DNA testing every 5 years or as advised by the doctor.
Age 40 to 65:
- Mammogram every 2 years.
- Pelvic ultrasound every 1 to 3 years, as advised by the doctor.
- Cervical smear test once a year. If the results are normal for two consecutive years, it can be done once every three years.
- HPV DNA testing every 5 years or as advised by the doctor.
- Women aged 50 or above are recommended to undergo bone density testing every 2 years.
Regular gynecological examinations can help detect various female health conditions at an early stage for prevention. The following are the fee ranges for the gynecological examination items mentioned above:
