The external and internal genitalia will be free of any lesions, abnormal discharge with no abnormal masses or tenderness upon palpation. The Pap smear will be normal.
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.
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.
At six weeks, it is easy for a doctor to not detect a pregnancy, particularly if they do not specialize in obstetrics. A pelvic examination is not the best way to detect if a pregnancy is normal.
A normal exam shows a smooth bowel wall with no evidence of inflammation, polyps or tumors.
A normal arthrography exam will show proper placement of the dye or contrast medium throughout the joint structures, joint space, cartilage, and ligaments.
Hey! I remember that! Not only after a digital exam by doc, but after intercourse too. VERY normal. Baby's having a snooze on your pelvis. Enjoy the last few weeks!
There is no point in doing a pelvic exam at 5 weeks. A sonogram will show if you are pregnant.
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.
It never happened.
Fetal abnormalities cannot be detected with 100% accuracy. A normal result does not necessarily guarantee that the fetus will be normal. The skill of the technician may be a mitigating factor.
Could be an ovarian cyst.
Pelvic examinations are safe procedures, thus no precautions are necessary.