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There are many reasons for this, but in one survey of over 2,000 women, one-third skipped a gynecologic exam because they were embarrassed. Of these women, 35% were ashamed of their body shape, 34 ...
Dr. Joyce Gottesfeld, an ob-gyn with Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, recommends that females see a gynecologist when they are considering becoming sexually active to discuss birth control options ...
Bivalved self retaining speculum. Its advantage over Sim's speculum is that no assistance is required to hold it in place. Hence, minor procedures like papsmear, IUCD insertions can be performed independently. Its disadvantage is the limited visualization of vagina walls. Sim's double-bladed posterior vaginal speculum: Scalpel: Vulsellum
American women are delaying gynecological checkups—and over half are doing so out of fear or discomfort, finds a new Harris Poll. The survey of 1,100 women was conducted in November on behalf of ...
In 18th-century Sweden, women in common society were not known to use feminine hygiene products and visible period stains on clothing did not attract much attention. A common expression for menstruation during this period was to "wear the clothes" or "wear the särk", a chemise-like undergarment. [38]
In pregnant women, preeclampsia may occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy, often in women who have no history of high blood pressure. Symptoms of preeclampsia may include severe headache, vision changes and pain under the ribs. [45] However, in some women, symptoms may not occur, until they go for a routine prenatal visit. [46]
Dr. Nicole Sparks, MD (@nicolealiciamd), gives Nadya the answers we’ve all been looking for. The post Questions you might be too embarrassed to ask your gynecologist appeared first on In The Know.
A pelvic examination is the physical examination of the external and internal female pelvic organs. [1] It is frequently used in gynecology for the evaluation of symptoms affecting the female reproductive and urinary tract, such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary incontinence, or trauma (e.g. sexual assault).