A pelvic exam is a way for doctors to look for signs of illness in organs in a woman's body before, during, and after menopause. The word "pelvic" refers to the pelvis. The exam is used to look at a ...

Every year millions of women trek to their gynecologist or other healthcare provider and reluctantly climb into the stirrups. Though no one particularly likes a pelvic exam, most women put up with the ...

July 24, 2012 — The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued updated guidelines for annual "Well Woman" assessments with specific recommendations on when to perform pelvic ...

Experts are still debating whether women need a pelvic exam at their yearly visit to a gynecologist, according to a new report. The report comes from a government-appointed expert panel that reviewed ...

July 31--For generations of women, the yearly pelvic exam was a detested but essential indignity, required to screen for cervical cancer and make sure other lady parts were in order. Not anymore. An ...

On April 1, the Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to the nation’s teaching hospitals and medical schools to “reiterate and provide clarity” about the need for written, informed ...

Each year, millions of women in the U.S. head to their gynecologist for an annual check-up. While it may not be the most pleasant experience in the world, most consider the prodding and mild ...

A pelvic exam is a doctor’s visual and physical examination of a woman’s reproductive organs. During the exam, the doctor inspects the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, vulva, ovaries, and uterus.

Experts are still debating whether women need a pelvic exam at their yearly visit to a gynecologist, according to a new report. The report comes from a government-appointed expert panel that reviewed ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways A pelvic exam checks your pelvic organs to find infections or medical issues.You may need a pelvic exam if you have unusual discharge or pelvic pain ...