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Who does not need a pelvic exam?
Women who have undergone a total hysterectomy for reasons other than cervical cancer do not need to be screened.
Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease possible if hysterectomy?
No, you can't get pelvic inflammatory disease if you had a hysterectomy. After hysterectomy, whether or not your cervix is still in place, it isn't possible for germs to ascend from the vagina into the pelvis.
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.
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.
Do you need a vaginal exam if you have had a complete hystroectomy?
do you need a vaginal exam if you have had a complete hysterectomy
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.
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.
What is removed during a partial hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy = uterus. Total hysterectomy = uterus and cervix. Salpingo = fallopian tube. oopherectomy = ovary. Therefore just a hysterectomy would be removal of uterus alone and a Total hysterectomy with salpingo oopherectomy (bilateral) is everything.
What is the diagnosis for lower extremity pelvic and leg pain with post op hysterectomy ligament tear in pelvic region?
I know its a ligament in the pelvic hip wall, but the pain is shooting thru my legs downward.
What causes a pelvic exam to hurt on left side of pelvic area?
Could be an ovarian cyst.
Are there any precautions for a pelvic exam?
Pelvic examinations are safe procedures, thus no precautions are necessary.
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.
