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What is the medical procedure pelvic exam?
A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual health screening and prevention tool.
Is a pelvic exam a pap smear?
No, but a pap smear is usually part of a pelvic exam. In a pap smear, cells are scraped from your cervix. In a pelvic exam, the doctor inserts her fingers into your vagina and feels your reproductive organs.
You had transvaginal and abdomein ultrasound technician did transvaginal and told you to empty bladder and then did abdomein is this procedure correct?
I just went in today. I had a pelvic exam and then she she gave me a transvaginal. She did the pelvic ultrasound first, then she told me to go and emptyy out my bladder to do the transvaginal
Could the doctor do only a bi-manual exam and no pelvic exam and tell if you are pregnant?
A bi-manual exam IS a pelvic exam and there is no reason for a doctor to do one just to check if you are pregnant. An ultrasound will show far more than a pelvic esam ever could.
What is an abnormal pelvic exam?
your doctor might recommend a pelvic exam if you have symptoms such as unusual vaginal discharge or pelvic pain. Your doctor checks your vulv, vagina, cervix, ovaries, uterus, rectum and pelvis for any abnormalities. A Pap test, which screens for cervical cancer, is often performed during a pelvic exam.
Can a doctor tell you are pregnant by a pelvic exam as early as 5 weeks?
There is no point in doing a pelvic exam at 5 weeks. A sonogram will show if you are pregnant.
How are menstrual problems diagnosed?
Most menstrual problems would be diagnosed by performing a detailed medical history (with an emphasis on menstrual history) and a physical exam, which would include a pelvic exam.
Are there any precautions for a pelvic exam?
Pelvic examinations are safe procedures, thus no precautions are necessary.
What causes a pelvic exam to hurt on left side of pelvic area?
Could be an ovarian cyst.
Is it OK to be naked for a pelvic exam?
No. Any professional physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner would require a gown (even if it's a skimpy medical gown). This attire is considered the minimum, in the medical field, in order that proper boundaries are maintained. After all, a pelvic exam is a medical procedure. (Even though the patient might feel perfectly comfortable while naked, the medical provider must still follow the regulations of his/her profession.)
If you had a hysterectomy why would you have a pelvic exam?
Even after a hysterectomy, a pelvic exam may be necessary to monitor overall pelvic health and check for any abnormalities or complications in surrounding structures, such as the ovaries or cervix (if they were not removed). It can also help assess issues related to urinary or bowel function and screen for other gynecological conditions. Regular pelvic exams are important for maintaining women's health regardless of surgical history.
What are the risks associated with a pelvic exam?
Other than minor discomfort, there are no risks associated with a routine pelvic examination.
