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  2. Pelvic examination - Wikipedia

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    At this point of the pelvic exam, the examiner will insert the speculum to visualize other internal structures: the cervix, uterus, and ovaries. [20] [21] If this is the first pelvic exam of the patient, the examiner will show the speculum to the patient, explain its use and answer any questions. The appropriate sized speculum is selected. [20]

  3. A Gynecologist’s Tips for an Easier, Less Painful Pelvic Exam

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    The bimanual exam lets the doctor evaluate the uterus and ovaries and check for any pelvic masses. Depending on the reason for your visit, you may not need a speculum exam.

  4. Well-woman examination - Wikipedia

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    The pelvic exam is part of the physical examination of the internal pelvic organs (uterus, cervix, ovaries), vagina, and vulva. This exam often includes three parts: Inspection of the vulva; Bimanual examination; Inspection of the cervix and vagina using a speculum. [12]

  5. Guideline: Most healthy women can skip pelvic exam - AOL

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    Routine pelvic exams don't benefit women who have no symptoms of disease and who New guidelines say most healthy women can skip the yearly ritual. Guideline: Most healthy women can skip pelvic exam

  6. Cervical motion tenderness - Wikipedia

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    Cervical motion tenderness or cervical excitation is a sign found on a gynecological pelvic examination suggestive of pelvic pathology.Classically, it is present in the setting of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or ectopic pregnancy and is of some use to help differentiate PID from appendicitis. [1]

  7. Why are pelvic exams with speculums often uncomfortable? - AOL

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    It’s part of a routine pelvic exam that includes looking for any abnormalities on the external genitalia, such as the vulva and perineum, and performing a bimanual exam where a doctor feels the ...

  8. Gynecologic ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Gynecologic ultrasonography or gynecologic sonography refers to the application of medical ultrasonography to the female pelvic organs (specifically the uterus, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes) as well as the bladder, the adnexa, and the recto-uterine pouch. The procedure may lead to other medically relevant findings in the pelvis.This ...

  9. What is a tilted uterus and why does it happen? - AOL

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    In general, "it can be diagnosed with a pelvic exam and sometimes needs to be confirmed with an ultrasound," women's health expert Dr. Jennifer Wider, tells Yahoo Life. What causes a tilted uterus ...