A pelvic exam is nothing but examining the vulva and other internal reproductive organs such as the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina.
Distress on Pelvic Exam Associated With Past Sexual Violence
Women may suffer emotional distress during a routine pelvic examination if they have a history of violent sexual abuse.
Women may suffer emotional distress during a routine pelvic examination if they have a history of violent sexual abuse.
‘The United States Preventive Services Task Force said there’s not enough evidence to support doing the annual pelvic exam for women who are healthy and not pregnant.
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The task force reviewed the literature on pelvic exams for the past 60 years and found no support for the benefits of the routine pelvic exam in healthy women. But pelvic exams are recommended for women who are pregnant or those with existing conditions or symptoms that need to be evaluated. "The Task Force is calling for more research to better understand the benefits and harms of performing screening pelvic exams in women without any complaints or symptoms," said Dr. Francisco Garcia, a task force member.
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Pelvic Exam Not Required for All Women, Say US Doctors' Group
Pelvic examination done manually by gynecologists using their hands to feel around for potentially cancerous masses is not required for most women, a leading doctors' group said Monday.
Pelvic examination done manually by gynecologists using their hands to feel around for potentially cancerous masses is not required for most women, a leading doctors' group said Monday.
Pelvic Exam Not Compulsory for Non-Pregnant Women
Physicians and many women believe that a pelvic examination should be a part of annual well visits.
Physicians and many women believe that a pelvic examination should be a part of annual well visits.
Physicians Mistakenly Believe Pelvic Exam is Important in Screening for Ovarian Cancer
A standard part of a woman's gynecologic checkup, the pelvic exam, frequently is performed for reasons that are medically unjustified.
A standard part of a woman's gynecologic checkup, the pelvic exam, frequently is performed for reasons that are medically unjustified.
