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  2. Pelvic examination - Wikipedia

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    Some clinicians perform a pelvic exam as part of routine preventive care. [3] However, in 2014, the American College of Physicians published guidelines against routine pelvic examination in adult women who are not pregnant and lack symptoms, with the exception of pelvic exams done as part of cervical cancer screening. [7] [8]

  3. Pelvic examinations under anesthesia by medical students ...

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    A study done in 2003 found that 90% of Pennsylvania medical students had done pelvic exams on anesthetized patients during their gynecology rotation. [5] One medical student described performing them "for 3 weeks, four to five times a day, I was asked to, and did, perform pelvic examinations on anesthetized women, without specific consent, solely for the purpose of my education."

  4. Rectovaginal examination - Wikipedia

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    A rectovaginal examination is a type of gynecological examination used to supplement a pelvic examination. In the rectovaginal examination, a doctor or other health care provider places one finger in the vagina and another in the rectum to assess the rectovaginal septum. The examiner will look for any scarring or masses that may indicate cancer ...

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

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    A typical gynecologic exam includes a visual inspection of the external genitalia, a speculum exam to look inside the vagina, and then a bimanual exam in which the physician places one or two ...

  6. When does my daughter need to see a gynecologist? What to ...

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    Typically, teens do not need to undress or have a pelvic exam during their first visit, Gottesfeld adds. However, Smith notes that “sometimes an external genital exam will be needed” if teens ...

  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. Well-woman examination - Wikipedia

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    The exam includes a breast examination, a pelvic examination and a Pap smear but may include other procedures. Hospitals employ strict policies relating to the provision of consent by the patient, the availability of chaperones at the examination, and the absence of other parties. [1] [2]

  9. Lithotomy position - Wikipedia

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    The position is used for procedures ranging from simple pelvic exams to surgeries and procedures including those involving reproductive organs, urology, and gastrointestinal systems. New observations and scientific findings, combined with a greater sensitivity to patient needs have raised awareness of the physical and psychological risks the ...