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  2. Pelvic examination - Wikipedia

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    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).

  3. Gynecological surgery - Wikipedia

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    Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on the female reproductive system usually performed by gynecologists. It includes procedures for benign conditions, cancer, infertility, and incontinence. [1] Gynecological surgery may occasionally be performed for optional or cosmetic purposes, such as hymenoplasty or labiaplasty.

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

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    The speculum exam allows the gynecologist to do a Pap test and check for abnormal discharge, abnormal growths on the cervix, or changes in the vagina such as thinning and/or dryness of the vaginal ...

  5. Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology - Wikipedia

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    Speculum used in standard vaginal procedures. Cusco's speculum: 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.

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

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    What’s the recommended age to start seeing a gynecologist? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that girls first see a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15.

  7. High vaginal swab - Wikipedia

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    A high vaginal swab (HVS) is a medical procedure performed in obstetrics and gynaecology to test vaginal discharge for the presence of vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis. [1] [2] [3] It is carried out in clean conditions, by a healthcare professional who uses a speculum to look at the cervix and vagina.

  8. Well-woman examination - Wikipedia

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    The procedure begins by gently scraping or sampling the cells of the cervix using a special spatula, brush or swab. Some women experience temporary bleeding from this procedure. The scrapings are placed on a slide, covered with a fixative for later examination under a microscope to determine if they are normal or abnormal. [ 19 ]

  9. Chromopertubation - Wikipedia

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    The procedure includes an initial vaginal scan, with a subsequent injection of contrast agent via an intrauterine catheter. The contrast agent is taken up by the fallopian tubes. [ 22 ] Since HyCoSy is performed using transvaginal ultrasound , it is less invasive than chromopertubation.