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If the exam is by your new boyfriend, maybe yes.
If it is by a healthcare professional, no.
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How often should you get a pelvic exam?
First, a couple years in a row. Then, every four years. Then, you can stop of you ask your doctor around 65
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.
Which position should a patient assume for a pelvic exam?
For a pelvic exam, the patient typically lies on their back with their feet in stirrups for ease of access by the healthcare provider. They may be asked to bend their knees and relax their legs in the stirrups during the exam.
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.
When should a woman who is having menstrual problems undergo a pelvic exam?
This should be scheduled when women are not menstruating, simply for conveniencee.
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.
How should women who take hormone replacements be monitored?
should have an annual mammogram, breast exam, and pelvic exam and should report any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting (a sign of possible uterine cancer).
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.
What are the risks associated with a pelvic exam?
Other than minor discomfort, there are no risks associated with a routine pelvic examination.
What can you expect if you have polycystic ovaries and are going for your first consultant's appointment?
They will likely do a pelvic exam, blood work, a sonogram, and start you on medications.
